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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA)202-224-3441Contact form511 Hart Senate Office Building- Last action
- House companion H.R. 4275 advanced; Senate vehicle active.
- Action date
- 01/15/2026
What it does
Authorizes Coast Guard end-strength, acquisition, and polar security cutter authorities.
Why it matters
Coast Guard policy sits at the intersection of search-and-rescue, climate Arctic policy, and maritime migration enforcement.
Progressive take
Fund icebreakers and climate readiness without turning every authorization into a stealth immigration bill.
Topics
DefenseClimateImmigration