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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · May 18, 2017
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.
People & committees
Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50] · R–CA
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5147-5163)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5147-5163)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1726.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5147-5164)
Mr. Hunter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-132.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-132.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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