Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act

This bill would create a new civilian position, the Secretary of the Coast Guard, appointed by the President with Senate approval, who would report directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security. A person could not be appointed to this role within 7 years after leaving active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular armed force. The bill would also create an Under Secretary of the Coast Guard, also appointed by the President with Senate approval. The Commandant of the Coast Guard would report directly to the new Secretary of the Coast Guard and would have to inform that Secretary before giving advice to the President or other top officials. The bill also updates several sections of federal law to shift certain Coast Guard authorities from the Secretary of Homeland Security to the new Secretary of the Coast Guard.

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Sponsors

• Rick Scott Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors