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This bill provides comprehensive authorization for the United States Coast Guard for fiscal years 2025-2029, covering a wide range of operational, organizational, personnel, and administrative matters. The bill authorizes appropriations that increase from $11.287 billion in fiscal year 2025 to $15.5 billion in fiscal year 2029, and increases the authorized personnel strength from 44,500 to 60,000 over that period. Key provisions include establishing a Secretary of the Coast Guard position, implementing significant reforms to address sexual assault and sexual harassment, enhancing behavioral health resources, improving training and accountability, and expanding the Coast Guard's capabilities in areas like autonomous systems, maritime safety, and Arctic operations. The bill also mandates numerous studies and reports on topics ranging from vessel traffic in the Bering Strait to the Coast Guard's training facility infrastructure, and includes technical amendments to various maritime laws. The legislation aims to modernize the Coast Guard's organizational structure, improve personnel support and safety, and enhance the service's operational readiness across multiple mission areas.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4275/all-info