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H.R. 4275 · 119th Congress

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

Passed HouseTransportation and Public Works
IntroducedJul 2, 2025
Passed HouseJul 23, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jul 23, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House passed it 399–12. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 91 sections of existing law and would add 81 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

Sourced

H.R. 4275 would change 91 sections of existing law, and would create 81 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jul 23, 2025).

Where in the law, by title of the U.S. Code:

  1. Title 14: Coast Guard40 sections
  2. Title 46: Shipping22 sections
  3. Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters11 sections
  4. Earlier laws outside the Code7 sections
  5. Title 10: Armed Forces5 sections
  6. Title 31: Money and Finance2 sections

and 4 more titles

See the map: the first 14 sections it would change, line by line
77 more sections it would change, not drawn above

Public Law 118-31, 33 U.S.C. 1321, 14 U.S.C. 316, 14 U.S.C. 317, 14 U.S.C. 528, 14 U.S.C. 721, 14 U.S.C. 903, 14 U.S.C. 561, 31 U.S.C. 9705, 28 U.S.C. 524, 31 U.S.C. 5340, 39 U.S.C. 2003, 14 U.S.C. 1105, 14 U.S.C. 1137, 14 U.S.C. 1151, 14 U.S.C. 2512, 37 U.S.C. 206, 14 U.S.C. 2514, 14 U.S.C. 2708, 14 U.S.C. 3710, 14 U.S.C. 2131, 14 U.S.C. 3740, 14 U.S.C. 1903, 14 U.S.C. 1902, Public Law 116-283, 46 U.S.C. 2302, 46 U.S.C. 3714, 46 U.S.C. 4502, 46 U.S.C. 9302, Public Law 115-232, 46 U.S.C. 70034, 46 U.S.C. 70011, 46 U.S.C. 70032, 46 U.S.C. 70051, 46 U.S.C. 70503, 46 U.S.C. 70103, 14 U.S.C. 319, 33 U.S.C. 1504, 46 U.S.C. 3507, 16 U.S.C. 1390, 46 U.S.C. 3316, 46 U.S.C. 3702, 33 U.S.C. 1958, 46 U.S.C. 6308, 33 U.S.C. 2717, Public Law 106-113, 46 U.S.C. 3302, 14 U.S.C. 2102, 14 U.S.C. 2103, 14 U.S.C. 2126, 14 U.S.C. 3736, 14 U.S.C. 5112, 14 U.S.C. 2158, 14 U.S.C. 2159, 14 U.S.C. 2160, 46 U.S.C. 7511, 10 U.S.C. 1562a, 10 U.S.C. 1561, 10 U.S.C. 1561b, 14 U.S.C. 2501, 14 U.S.C. 2521, 10 U.S.C. 1564, 46 U.S.C. 10104, 46 U.S.C. 70022, 46 U.S.C. 70116, 46 U.S.C. 70118, 46 U.S.C. 70131, 46 U.S.C. 70001, 33 U.S.C. 2701, 33 U.S.C. 2703, 33 U.S.C. 2716, 33 U.S.C. 2712, 33 U.S.C. 2718, 33 U.S.C. 2761, 33 U.S.C. 892a, 14 U.S.C. 550, 14 U.S.C. 313.

14 U.S.C. 4902 Authorizations of appropriations

  • The section as a whole changed · Sec. 101(1), Sec. 101(5) · see the words
  • (1) (A) For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise… changed · Sec. 101(2) · see the words
  • (2) (A) For the procurement, construction, renovation, and improvement of aids to… changed · Sec. 101(3) · see the words
  • (3) To the Commandant for research, development, test, and evaluation of… changed · Sec. 101(4) · see the words

14 U.S.C. 4904 Authorized levels of military strength and training

  • (a) Active Duty Strength.—The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for… changed · Sec. 102(a) · see the words
  • (b) Military Training Student Loads.—The Coast Guard is authorized average military… changed · Sec. 102(a) · see the words

14 U.S.C. 5102 Capital investment plan

  • (c) Definitions.—In this section, the term "new capital asset" means— moved to (d) · Sec. 111(a) · see the words
  • (c) new · Sec. 111(a) · see the words
  • (d) Definitions.—In this section, the term "new capital asset" means— (formerly (c)) renumbered · Sec. 111(a)

14 U.S.C. 5103 Major acquisitions

  • The section as a whole rewritten · Sec. 112(a) · see the words
  • (a) In General.—In conjunction with the transmittal by the President to Congress of… changed · Sec. 112(a) · see the words
  • (b) Information To Be Included.—Each report under subsection (a) shall include for… changed · Sec. 112(a) · see the words

14 U.S.C. 5107 Major acquisition program risk assessment

  • The section as a whole rewritten · Sec. 112(b), Sec. 113(a) · see the words

14 U.S.C. 102 Primary duties

Public Law 107-296 An earlier law, changed directly

14 U.S.C. 2516 Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury

  • The section as a whole removed · Sec. 201(d) · see the words
  • (a) Medical Examination Required.— added to · Sec. 201(d), Sec. 517(1) · see the words
  • (b) Purpose of Medical Examination.—The medical examination required under… changed · Sec. 517(2) · see the words
  • (e) new · Sec. 517(3) · see the words

10 U.S.C. 1413a Combat-related special compensation

14 U.S.C. 505 Functions and powers vested in the Commandant

14 U.S.C. 302 Commandant; appointment

14 U.S.C. 311 Captains of the port

Public Law 117-263 An earlier law, changed directly

Public Law 115-282 An earlier law, changed directly

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Commandant defined
  • Sec. 114 Overdue reports
  • Sec. 115 Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraft
  • Sec. 116 Oversight of funds provided pursuant to Public Law 119–21
  • Sec. 117 Regular polar security cutter updates
  • Sec. 118 Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific
  • Sec. 214 Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones
  • Sec. 235 Entity other than the Coast Guard
  • Sec. 243 Direct hire authority for certain personnel
  • Sec. 244 Command sponsorship for dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska, Alaska
  • Sec. 248 Behavioral health
  • Sec. 249 Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to Alaska
  • Sec. 250 Tuition Assistance and Advanced Education Assistance Pilot Program
  • Sec. 251 Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard in remote locations
  • Sec. 252 Notification
  • Sec. 262 Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight
  • Sec. 263 Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy cadet room security
  • Sec. 264 Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at Coast Guard Academy
  • Sec. 265 Required posting of information
  • Sec. 266 Installation of multipurpose medical privacy rooms
  • Sec. 268 Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations
  • Sec. 269 Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy
  • Sec. 271 Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid, including fentanyl, overdoses
  • Sec. 272 Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking
  • Sec. 273 Report on condition of aids to navigation
  • Sec. 274 Feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of Operation Blue Pacific
  • Sec. 275 Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aviation hangar
  • Sec. 276 Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems
  • Sec. 277 Report on Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program
  • Sec. 279 Report on role of Coast Guard
  • Sec. 280 Report on Coast Guard personnel skills
  • Sec. 281 Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations
  • Sec. 282 Report on alternative sites for the location of Station St. Thomas
  • Sec. 283 Report on East Rockaway inlet navigation
  • Sec. 315 Study of amphibious vessels
  • Sec. 316 St. Lucie River railroad bridge
  • Sec. 322 Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the United States
  • Sec. 323 Improving Vessel Traffic Service monitoring
  • Sec. 326 Navigational protocols
  • Sec. 327 Anchorages

and 41 more, listed in the bill's text.

What the words would change: every change, in place (264)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 14 U.S.C. 4902changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(1)

    Funds are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 2022 and 2023fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 for necessary expenses of the Coast Guard as follows: (1)(A) For the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for— (i) $10,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and (ii) $10,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. (B) Of…

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "fiscal years 2022 and 2023" and inserting "fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029";

  2. 14 U.S.C. 4902(1)(A)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(2)

    (i) $11,287,500,000 for fiscal year 2025;(ii) $11,851,875,000 for fiscal year 2026;(iii) $13,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(iv) $14,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and(v) $15,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:

  3. 14 U.S.C. 4902(1)(B)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(2)

    (B) Of the amount authorized under subparagraph (A)(i), $23,456,000$25,570,000 shall be for environmental compliance and restoration.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B) by striking "$23,456,000" and inserting "$25,570,000"; and

  4. 14 U.S.C. 4902(1)(C)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(2)

    (C) Of the amount authorized under subparagraph (A)(ii), $24,353,000clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of subparagraph (A), respectively, $26,848,500 shall be for environmental compliance and restoration.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C) by striking "subparagraph (A)(ii), $24,353,000" and inserting "clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of subparagraph (A), respectively, $26,848,500";

  5. 14 U.S.C. 4902(2)(A)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(3)

    (i) $3,627,600,000 for fiscal year 2025;(ii) $3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026;(iii) $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(iv) $3,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and(v) $3,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:

  6. 14 U.S.C. 4902(3)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(4)

    (A) $15,415,000 for fiscal year 2025;(B) $67,701,000 for fiscal year 2026;(C) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(D) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and(E) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

  7. 14 U.S.C. 4902changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 101(5)

    (4) For retired pay, including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans, payment for career status bonuses, payment of continuation pay under section 356 of title 37, concurrent receipts, combat-related special compensation, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10—(A) $1,147,244,000 for fiscal year 2025;(B) $1,057,929,000 for fiscal year 2026;(C) $1,215,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(D) $1,380,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and(E) $1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

  8. 14 U.S.C. 4904(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 102(a)

    (a) Active Duty Strength.—The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 44,500 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 202350,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026, 55,000 for fiscal year 2027, and 60,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029.

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "44,500 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023" and inserting "50,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026, 55,000 for fiscal year 2027, and 60,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029"; and

  9. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 102(a)

    (b) Military Training Student Loads.—The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023 as follows: (1) For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years. (2) For flight training, 165 student years. (3) For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 385 student years. (4) For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023";

  10. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 102(a)

    (1) For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years4,000 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "2,500 student years" and inserting "4,000 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029";

  11. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(2)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 102(a)

    (2) For flight training, 165 student years250 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by striking "165 student years" and inserting "250 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029";

  12. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(3)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 102(a)

    (3) For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 385 student years700 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by striking "385 student years" and inserting "700 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029"; and

  13. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(4)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 102(a)

    (4) For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years1,600 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

    The bill says: in paragraph (4) by striking "1,200 student years" and inserting "1,600 student years for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029".

  14. 14 U.S.C. 5102renumberedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 111(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

  15. 14 U.S.C. 5102added (c)by H.R. 4275 Sec. 111(a)

    (c) Briefing.—(1) In general.— If the Commandant fails to submit the report required under this section, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the steps being taken to produce the report not less than once every 30 days until the required report is produced.(2) Requirements.— The briefing under paragraph (1) shall be made in person and may not be delegated by the Commandant.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

  16. 14 U.S.C. 5103(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 112(a)

    (a) In General.—In conjunction with the transmittal by the President to Congress of the budget of the United States for fiscal year 2014 and biennially thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the status of all major acquisition programsLevel 1 acquisitions or Level 2 acquisitions.

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "major acquisition programs" and inserting "Level 1 acquisitions or Level 2 acquisitions";

  17. 14 U.S.C. 5103(b)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 112(a)

    (b) Information To Be Included.—Each report under subsection (a) shall include for each major acquisition programLevel 1 acquisition or Level 2 acquisition— (1) a statement of the Coast Guard's mission needs and performance goals relating to such program, including a justification for any change to those needs and goals subsequent to a report previously submitted under this section; (2) a…

    The bill says: in subsection (b) by striking "major acquisition program" and inserting "Level 1 acquisition or Level 2 acquisition"; and

  18. 14 U.S.C. 5103rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 112(a)

    (f) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Level 1 acquisition.— The term Level 1 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171.(2) Level 2 acquisition.— The term Level 2 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:

  19. 14 U.S.C. 5107changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 112(b)

    …House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing regarding a current assessment of the risks associated with all current major acquisition programs, as that term is defined in section 5103(f)section 1171. (b) Elements.—Each assessment under this subsection shall include, for each current major acquisition program, discussion of the following: (1) The top five current risks to such program. (2) Any failure of such program to demonstrate a…

    The bill says: Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 5103(f)" and inserting "section 1171".

  20. 14 U.S.C. 5107rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 113(a)

    5107 Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk assessment.—(a) In general.— Not later than 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on all Level 1 and Level 2 acquisition programs, as such terms are defined in section 1171.(b) Additional briefing.— Not later than 1 week before taking procurement actions that will significantly impact the costs or timelines of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subsection (a).(c) Elements.— Each briefing required under subsection (a) or (b) shall include, for each program—(1) a description of the purpose of the program, including the capabilities being acquired;(2) the total number of units, as appropriate, to be acquired annually until procurement is complete under the current acquisition program baseline;(3) the Acquisition Review Board status, including—(A) the current acquisition phase by increment, as applicable;(B) the date of the most recent review; and(C) whether the program has been paused or is in breach status;(4) a comparison between the initial Department-approved acquisition program baseline cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives and the current such thresholds and objectives of the program, if applicable;(5) the lifecycle cost estimate, adjusted for comparison to the Future Coast Guard Program, including—(A) the confidence level for the estimate;(B) the fiscal years included in the estimate;(C) a breakout of the estimate for the prior five years, the current year, and the budget year;(D) a breakout of the estimate by appropriation account or other funding source; and(E) a description of and rationale for any changes to the estimate as compared to the previously approved baseline, as applicable, and during the prior fiscal year;(6) a summary of the findings of any independent verification and validation of the items to be acquired or an explanation for why no such verification and validation has been performed;(7) a table displaying the obligation of all program funds by prior fiscal year, the estimated obligation of funds for the current fiscal year, and an estimate for the planned carryover of funds into the subsequent fiscal year;(8) a listing of prime contractors and major subcontractors; and(9) narrative descriptions of risks to cost, schedule, or performance that could result in a program breach if not successfully mitigated, including—(A) the current risks to such program;(B) any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the previous fiscal year;(C) whether there has been any decision in such fiscal year to order full-rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met;(D) whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled "Major Systems Acquisition Manual" (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) in such fiscal year; and(E) whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled "Major Systems Acquisition Manual" (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) during such fiscal year.(d) Memorandum deadline.— Not later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary approves an Acquisition Decision Memorandum for programs described in this section, the Commandant shall submit such memorandum to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.

    The bill says: Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

  21. 14 U.S.C. 102repealedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(a)

    The bill says: Section 102 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed.

  22. Public Law 107-296(d)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(c)

    The bill says: by striking "No mission" and inserting "No primary duty described in section 102 of title 14, United States Code,";

  23. Public Law 107-296(d)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(c)

    The bill says: by inserting ", whether requested or tasked by the Department on behalf of another agency or requested by another agency," after "Department"; and

  24. Public Law 107-296(d)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(c)

    The bill says: by striking "missions." and inserting "such duties."; and

  25. Public Law 107-296(e)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(c)

    (1) Prohibition.— Except as specified in subsequent Acts, the Secretary—(A) may not substantially or significantly reduce—(i) the primary duties of the Coast Guard described in section 102 of title 14, United States Code; or(ii) the capability of the Coast Guard to perform such duties; and(B) shall ensure the preservation and execution of such duties.

    The bill says: in subsection (e) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

  26. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(d)

    (a) Medical Examination Required.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall ensure that a member of the Coast Guard who has performed Coast Guard operations described in section 102 or has been sexually assaulted during the preceding 2-year period, and who is diagnosed by an appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional as experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury or who…

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by inserting "described in section 102" after "Coast Guard operations"; and

  27. 14 U.S.C. 2516removedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(d)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (d).

  28. 10 U.S.C. 1413achangedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(d)

    The bill says: Section 221 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (10 U.S.C. 1413a note) is amended by striking "section 888(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(a))" and inserting "section 102 of title 14, United States Code".

  29. 14 U.S.C. 505changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 201(i)

    All powers and functions conferred upon the Coast Guard, or the Commandant, by or pursuant to this title or any other law shall, unless otherwise specifically stated, be executed by the Commandant subject to the general supervision of the SecretarySecretary of the Coast Guard. In order to execute the powers and functions vested in him, the Commandant may assign personnel of the Coast Guard to duty in the District of Columbia, elsewhere in the United States, in any territory of the United States, and in any…

    The bill says: Section 505 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "Secretary" and inserting "Secretary of the Coast Guard".

  30. 14 U.S.C. 302changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 202

    The President may appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, one Commandant for a period of four years, who may be reappointed for further periods of four yearsone further period of four years, who shall act as Chief of the Coast Guard. The term of an appointment, and any reappointment, shall begin on June 1 of the appropriate year and end on May 31 of the appropriate year, except that, in the event of death, retirement,…

    The bill says: Section 302 of title 14, United States Code, is amended in the first sentence by striking "further periods of four years" and inserting "one further period of four years".

  31. 14 U.S.C. 311addedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 203(d)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 311 the following:

  32. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 203(g)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "section 312 of title 14" and inserting "section 313 of title 14"; and

  33. Public Law 117-263(b)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 203(g)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking "section 312 of title 14" and inserting "section 313 of title 14".

  34. Public Law 115-282(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 203(g)

    The bill says: Section 807(a) of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by striking "section 313 of title 14" and inserting "section 314 of title 14".

  35. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 203(g)

    The bill says: Section 3533(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31) is amended by striking "section 315 of title 14" and inserting "section 316 of title 14".

  36. 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(9)(D)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 203(g)

    The bill says: Section 311(j)(9)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(9)(D)) is amended by striking "section 323 of title 14" each place it appears and inserting "section 324 of title 14" each such place.

  37. 14 U.S.C. 316rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 204(a)

    316 Training courses on workings of Congress.—(a) In general.—(1) Training course.— The Commandant, and such other individuals and organizations as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on the workings of Congress and offer such training course at least once each year.(2) Course subject matter.— The training course required by this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including—(A) the history and structure of Congress and the committee systems of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the functions and responsibilities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate;(B) the documents produced by Congress, including bills, resolutions, committee reports, and conference reports, and the purposes and functions of such documents;(C) the legislative processes and rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including similarities and differences between the 2 processes and 2 sets of rules, including—(i) the congressional budget process;(ii) the congressional authorization and appropriation processes;(iii) the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees; and(iv) the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification;(D) the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; and(E) the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers.(3) Lecturers and panelists.—(A) Outside experts.— The Commandant shall ensure that not less than 60 percent of the lecturers, panelists, and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training course required under this section are experts on Congress and the Federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government.(B) Authority to accept pro bono services.— In satisfying the requirement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall seek, and may accept, educational and instructional services of lecturers, panelists, and other individuals and organizations provided to the Coast Guard on a pro bono basis.(4) Effect of law.—(A) In general.— The training required by this section shall replace the substantially similar training that was required by the Commandant on the day before the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025.(B) Previous training recipients.— A Coast Guard flag officer or a Coast Guard Senior Executive Service employee who, not more than 3 years before the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, completed the training that was required by the Commandant on the day before such date of enactment, shall not be required to complete the training required by this section.(b) Training for congressional affairs personnel.—(1) In general.— The Commandant shall develop a training course, which shall be administered in person, on the workings of Congress for any member of the Coast Guard selected for a position as a fellow, liaison, counsel, or administrative staff for the Coast Guard Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs or as any Coast Guard district or area governmental affairs officer.(2) Course subject matter.—(A) In general.— The training course required under this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including—(i) the congressional budget process;(ii) the congressional appropriations process;(iii) the congressional authorization process;(iv) the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees;(v) the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification;(vi) the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process;(vii) the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers;(viii) the roles of Coast Guard fellows, liaisons, counsels, governmental affairs officers, the Coast Guard Office of Program Review, the Coast Guard Headquarters program offices, and any other entity the Commandant considers relevant; and(ix) the roles and responsibilities of Coast Guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to Members of Congress and the staff of such Members necessary to enhance communication between Coast Guard units, sectors, and districts and Member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of Coast Guard activities.(3) Detail within Coast Guard office of budget and programs.—(A) In general.— At the written request of a receiving congressional office, the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the Coast Guard Office of Budget and Programs to ensure adequate exposure to Coast Guard policy, oversight, and requests from Congress.(B) Nonconsecutive detail permitted.— A detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training.(4) Completion of required training.— A member of the Coast Guard selected for a position described in subsection (a) shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position.

    The bill says: Section 316 of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated, is amended to read as follows:

  38. 14 U.S.C. 317(b)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 205(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "The Secretary" and inserting "Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary"; and

  39. 14 U.S.C. 317(b)(2)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 205(1)

    (A) the design of the Museum; and(B) engineering, construction administration, and quality assurance services for the Museum.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by striking "on the engineering and design of a Museum." and inserting "on—"

  40. 14 U.S.C. 317(e)rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 205(2)

    (2)(A) for the purpose of conducting Coast Guard operations, lease from the Association—(i) the Museum; and(ii) any property owned by the Association that is adjacent to the railroad tracks that are adjacent to the property on which the Museum is located; and

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by amending paragraph (2)(A) to read as follows:

  41. 14 U.S.C. 317rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 205(3)

    (g) Services.— With respect to the services related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Museum, the Commandant may, from nonprofits entities including the Association,—(1) solicit and accept services; and(2) enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:

  42. 14 U.S.C. 528addedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 211(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 528 the following:

  43. Public Law 117-263changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 211(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents for the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking the item relating to section 11269.

  44. Public Law 117-263changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 211(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents for the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (division K of Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking the item relating to section 11269.

  45. 14 U.S.C. 721added 722by H.R. 4275 Sec. 212(a)

    722 Cyber coordination in foreign territories.—(a) In general.— The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, may coordinate with a foreign entity to provide cyber prevention and response assistance related to the marine transportation systems and assets located outside the United States that have a nexus to the United States Marine Transportation System or illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.(b) Types of support.— The Commandant may conduct cyber assessments, audits, inspections, operations, or other activities as provided under subsection (a).(c) Coordination.— The Secretary may provide support under subsections (a) and (b) after coordination with the Secretary of State.(d) Reimbursement authority.— The Secretary may require reimbursement from a foreign entity for costs incurred by the Coast Guard for assistance provided under subsection (a).(e) Definition.— In this section, the term foreign entity includes foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations the Secretary considers appropriate.

    The bill says: Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 721 the following:

  46. 14 U.S.C. 903(d)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 213

    The bill says: Section 903(d)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "$1,500,000" and inserting "$4,000,000".

  47. Public Law 117-263added (e)by H.R. 4275 Sec. 215

    (e) Additional reports on status of use of facilities and helicopter basing.— Beginning with the first quarterly report required under subsection (a) submitted after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall include in each such report—(1) the status of the use of recently renovated Coast Guard housing facilities, food preparation facilities, and maintenance and repair facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska, including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such facilities in support of Coast Guard missions in the Bering Sea; and(2) a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction of a hangar in close proximity to existing St. Paul airport facilities for the prosecution of Coast Guard operational missions, including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar.

    The bill says: Section 11221 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by adding at the end the following:

  48. 14 U.S.C. 561(d)(2)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 216(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "retrofitting";

  49. 14 U.S.C. 561(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 216(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "retrofitting," before "maintenance"; and

  50. 14 U.S.C. 561(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 216(1)

    The bill says: by striking "the science party" and inserting "costs described in paragraph (3)"; and

  51. 14 U.S.C. 561(d)rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 216(1)

    (4) Memoranda of agreement.—(A) In general.— The Commandant—(i) shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Under Secretary to allow the Under Secretary to use any vessel acquired under this section to conduct research, and facilitate science activities, data collection, and other procedures necessary to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c); and(ii) may enter into a memorandum of agreement with any other Federal, State, local government entity, institution of higher education, or research institution to use any vessel acquired under this section to conduct research to facilitate science activities, data collection, and other procedures necessary to allow such an entity or institution to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c).(B) Prohibition.— The Commandant may not charge the Under Secretary or any other entity with whom the Commandant enters into a memorandum of agreement under subparagraph (A) any fee related to use or operation of any vessel acquired under this section.(C) Restriction.— The Commandant may only allow the use of any vessel acquired under this section under any memorandum of agreement entered into under this paragraph if such use is not inconsistent with the missions of the Coast Guard.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:

  52. 14 U.S.C. 561(j)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 216(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (j) by striking "through (c)" and inserting "and (b)".

  53. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "the Department of the Treasury or the United States Coast Guard" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

  54. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(B)(iv)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in clause (iv) by striking "and" at the end;

  55. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(B)(v)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in clause (v) by inserting "and" after the semicolon; and

  56. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(B)added (vi)by H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    (vi) the United States Coast Guard with respect to any law of the United States which the Coast Guard is authorized to enforce, assist in the enforcement of, or administer pursuant to section 102, 522, or 525 of title 14;

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

  57. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(H)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2)(H) by striking "the Department of the Treasury" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

  58. 31 U.S.C. 9705(d)(2)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2) by striking "or the United States Coast Guard" each place it appears;

  59. 31 U.S.C. 9705(f)(1)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(1)(A)(ii) by striking "or the United States Coast Guard";

  60. 31 U.S.C. 9705(h)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (h)(1) by striking "the Department of the Treasury" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

  61. 31 U.S.C. 9705(j)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (j)(1) by striking "the Department of the Treasury or the United States Coast Guard" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

  62. 31 U.S.C. 9705(l)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (l) by striking "the Department of the Treasury" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization"; and

  63. 31 U.S.C. 9705(o)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (o)(1) by inserting "the United States Coast Guard," before "the United States Customs Service,".

  64. 31 U.S.C. 9705removedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(b)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c);

  65. 31 U.S.C. 9705(g)(2)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(2) by striking "and (c)";

  66. 31 U.S.C. 9705renumberedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) through (o) as subsections (c) through (n), respectively;

  67. 31 U.S.C. 9705changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(b)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (d)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (c)";

  68. 31 U.S.C. 9705changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(b)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (e)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (d)"; and

  69. 31 U.S.C. 9705changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(b)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (h)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (g)".

  70. 31 U.S.C. 9705(f)(3)(C)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(3)(C), as so redesignated, by striking "section 4(B) of 9703(g)" and inserting "paragraph (4)(B)";

  71. 31 U.S.C. 9705(f)(4)(B)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(4)(B), as so redesignated, by striking "for transfers pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) and";

  72. 31 U.S.C. 9705(g)(2)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(2), as so redesignated, by striking "seizure of forfeiture" and inserting "seizure or forfeiture"; and

  73. 31 U.S.C. 9705(l)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (l), as so redesignated, by striking "524(c)(11)" and inserting "524(c)".

  74. 28 U.S.C. 524(c)(4)(C)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(C) by striking "9705(g)(4)(A)" and inserting "9705(f)(4)(A)"; and

  75. 28 U.S.C. 524(c)(10)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (10) by striking "9705(o)" and inserting "9705(n)".

  76. 31 U.S.C. 5340(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(d)

    The bill says: Section 5340(1) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking "9705(o)" and inserting "9705(n)".

  77. 39 U.S.C. 2003(e)(1)changedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 217(d)

    The bill says: Section 2003(e)(1) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking "9705(o)" and inserting "9705(n)".

  78. 14 U.S.C. 1105added (c)by H.R. 4275 Sec. 231

    (c) Lead systems integrator defined.— In this section, the term lead systems integrator has the meaning given such term in section 805(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163).

    The bill says: Section 1105 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

  79. 14 U.S.C. 1137addedby H.R. 4275 Sec. 232(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1137 the following:

  80. 14 U.S.C. 1151rewrittenby H.R. 4275 Sec. 233(a)

    1151 Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards.—(a) In general.— Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant may not lease, charter, or otherwise procure a vessel which contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in a foreign shipyard.(b) Exceptions.—(1) In general.— The President may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a) when the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to address an immediate adverse effect on Coast Guard missions.(2) Timing.— An exception made by the President under paragraph (1) shall not take effect until the President submits to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a written explanation of the circumstances requiring such an exception in the national security interest, including—(A) a confirmation that there are insufficient qualified shipyards to meet the national security interest without such an exception; and(B) actions taken by the President to enable qualified United States shipyards to meet national security requirements prior to the issuance of such an exception

    The bill says: Section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

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  1. Jul 23, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Jul 23, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3572-3617) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Jul 23, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3572-3617) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Jul 23, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3622-3623)House floor actions
  5. Jul 23, 2025At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
  6. Jul 23, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.House floor actions
  7. Jul 23, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3572-3620)House floor actions
  8. Jul 23, 2025Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
  9. Jul 23, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
  10. Jul 22, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 174.House floor actions
  11. Jul 22, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-214.House floor actions
  12. Jul 22, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-214.Library of Congress
  13. Jul 15, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.House committee actions
  14. Jul 15, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  15. Jul 15, 2025Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation DischargedHouse committee actions
  16. Jul 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.House committee actions
  17. Jul 2, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
  18. Jul 2, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  19. Jul 2, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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  1. Jul 23, 2025 · HousePassed 399–12
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
    R 197 yes, 12 noD 202 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Salud O. Carbajal D-CA-24
  • Mike Ezell R-MS-4
  • Rick Larsen D-WA-2
  • Daniel Webster R-FL-11