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H.R. 1726 115th Congress House

Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017

Official title: To amend title 14, United States Code, to improve the organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and modifications into such title, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 27, 2017 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Advisory bodiesCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarine and coastal resources, fisheries
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 26, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 26, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5147-5163)
Jun 26, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5147-5163)
Jun 26, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1726.
Jun 26, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5147-5164)
Jun 26, 2017
Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
May 18, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-132.
Mar 29, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2017
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 27, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 27, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 140 Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Garamendi, John
California · Mar 27, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1726: Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1726/
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