US HB3409 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on July 25 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-25 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission for FY2020-FY2021, and authorizes a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads to the Coast Guard for such fiscal years. Among other things, the bill addresses (1) retirement grades for Coast Guard personnel, (2) promotion authority for Coast Guard personnel, (3) Coast Guard pay during a lapse in appropriations, (4) the use of unmanned maritime and aircraft systems in the Coast Guard, and (5) diversity at the Coast Guard Academy. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including passenger vessel security and safety requirements, vessel operation requirements, coastwise endorsement determinations, Coast Guard advisory committees, safety zones to address special activities such as offshore energy development in the exclusive economic zone, the use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels, polar security cutter acquisitions, and vessel certification extensions.

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Title

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2019-07-25SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-07-24HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-24HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7263-7284)
2019-07-24HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3409.
2019-07-24HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7263-7287)
2019-07-24HouseMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-07-23HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
2019-07-23HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-172.
2019-06-26HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-06-26HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-06-26HouseSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
2019-06-24HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2019-06-21HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-06-21HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB632 (Related) 2019-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB1322 (Related) 2019-05-24 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
HB1821 (Related) 2019-03-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HB2276 (Related) 2019-04-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB2893 (Related) 2019-05-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB2926 (Related) 2019-05-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB3140 (Related) 2019-06-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB3210 (Related) 2019-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB3066 (Related) 2019-06-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
SB1930 (Similar To) 2019-06-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HB350 (Related) 2019-01-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HB374 (Related) 2019-01-09 - Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HB421 (Related) 2019-01-16 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H665)
HB633 (Related) 2019-02-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB3484 (Similar To) 2019-07-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
SB1287 (Related) 2019-05-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SB2153 (Related) 2019-07-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HB367 (Similar To) 2019-06-11 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-110, Part I.
HB6146 (Related) 2020-03-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
Coast guard
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Transportation
Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employee hiring
Employee leave
Employee performance
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Federal Maritime Commission
Geography and mapping
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Research administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Space flight and exploration
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Worker safety and health

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