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US HR1726

Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017


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Introduced
03/27/2017
In Committee
03/29/2017
Crossed Over
06/27/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017 This bill reorganizes several provisions of title 14 (Coast Guard) of the United States Code, including U.S. Coast Guard acquisitions, and other provisions. The bill expands the duties of several federal advisory committees that provide advice to the Coast Guard, including the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, by requiring that each committee meet at least once per year. Additionally, each committee must terminate on September 30, 2027. Currently, some committees are permanent and some have earlier termination dates. The bill also repeals the provision that allows enlisted members of the Coast Guard who are discharged for bad conduct, undesirability, unsuitability, or inaptitude to be furnished civilian clothing at a cost not to exceed $30 per person.

AI Summary

This bill reorganizes and makes various changes to Title 14 of the United States Code, which governs the U.S. Coast Guard. Key provisions include: - Reorganizing and renumbering the chapters and sections of Title 14 to improve the organization of the Code. - Expanding the duties and membership of several federal advisory committees that provide advice to the Coast Guard, including the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee, the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee, and others. Each committee must meet at least annually and will terminate on September 30, 2027. - Repealing the provision that allows enlisted Coast Guard members discharged for bad conduct, unsuitability, etc. to receive up to $30 in civilian clothing. The bill is intended to reorganize Title 14 without altering the underlying authorities or interpretations of the existing law.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/27/2017)

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