H.R. 7448 instructs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to carry out a plan to restructure federal anchorages in San Pedro Bay, aiming to improve vessel traffic service monitoring. The bill mandates the Coast Guard to study and report on the proximity of anchorage grounds to...
H.R. 7448 is a plan to make things safer for boats and pipelines near San Pedro Bay by moving places where ships anchor and adding alarms to let people know if a ship gets too close to a pipeline.
The bill S. 3776, titled the "Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act," proposes the establishment of a safe-to-report policy within the Coast Guard. This policy would apply to all Coast Guard members and cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, ensuring a procedure is in place for...
The Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act is a plan to help Coast Guard members feel safe telling about bad things like bullying, without getting in trouble for small mistakes that happened around the same time. It makes sure there's a way to keep track of these small mistakes too.
The H. R. 7659 bill, known as the "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024," aims to provide funding and authority updates for the United States Coast Guard. It specifies budget allocations for Coast Guard programs, installations, and equipment for fiscal years 2025 and 2026,...
The bill is about giving money and new instructions to the Coast Guard so they can buy new equipment and train their people to do their jobs better, like keeping ships safe and protecting the ocean. But some people are worried that they're getting a lot of money without clear reasons, and there might not be enough rules to make sure the money is used properly.
S. 3619, also known as the "Guaranteeing the Unborn Access to Respect and Dignity Act" or the "GUARD Act," proposes changes to chapter 25 of title 14 in the United States Code. This bill aims to prevent the use of Coast Guard funds and facilities for performing abortions, except in cases...
The bill says that the Coast Guard can't use its money or places to help with abortions, except if the mother's life is in danger or if it's because of rape or incest. It also says they can't pay for people to travel to get an abortion for the same reasons.
H.R. 7719, titled the "Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Removal Act of 2024," aims to address the issue of abandoned vessels in U.S. waters. It prohibits owners from abandoning non-barge vessels, establishes penalties for violations, and mandates the creation of a national...
H.R. 7719 is a plan to help make sure old boats that are left alone don't cause problems. It says people can't leave their boats by themselves, and if they do, they might have to pay a fine; it also suggests using special money saved for cleaning up spills to help pay for getting rid of these abandoned boats.
H. R. 7557 aims to protect Coast Guard members from sexual assault and harassment while promoting transparency within the organization. The bill plans to enhance accountability by implementing structural changes and providing special support for victims. It requires regular...
H. R. 7557 is a plan to make the Coast Guard a safer place by protecting people from being harmed or bothered, and it makes sure that everyone knows what is going on inside the Coast Guard. It also helps people who have been hurt and tries to make things fair and safe for everyone.
H.R. 9699, also known as the “Pay Our Troops Act,” proposes to ensure that military personnel, certain civilian employees, and defense contractors continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown for fiscal year 2025. This bill covers members of the Armed Forces who...
In case the government runs out of money, this bill makes sure that soldiers and some workers who help the military can still get paid until the end of 2025.
H.R. 7659, known as the “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024,” aims to authorize and amend various authorities, programs, and statutes managed by the Coast Guard. The bill outlines budgets for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, addresses Coast Guard infrastructure and personnel issues, and...
This bill is like a plan to help the Coast Guard, which is kind of like the water police, get better at their job by giving them more money to buy new boats and build better places to work. But some people are worried because it's a lot of money, and they're not sure exactly how it will all be spent.
S. RES. 611 is a resolution from the 118th Congress that supports designating March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day." The resolution highlights the important role of workers involved in the inland waterways system and emphasizes the need...
S. RES. 611 is like a special day where everyone remembers how important it is for people who work on rivers and canals to be safe. It wants to make sure that everyone, including important groups like the Coast Guard, works together to keep these workers safe and sound.
S. 3505 aims to modify title 10 of the United States Code to allow units of the Selected Reserve to be called to active duty without their consent in response to significant cyber incidents. The bill outlines that this authority can be exercised by the Secretary of Defense or...
In a proposed bill, the government wants the power to call in special reserve soldiers to help if there's a big cyber (computer) problem, even if those soldiers didn't say "yes" to help. This is only for really serious cyber troubles that could affect the country.
H.R. 7658, known as the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2024" or the "FISH Wellness Act," aims to enhance safety and health standards for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers. The bill seeks to amend section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, by...
The FISH Wellness Act is a new idea to help people who work on fishing boats stay safe and healthy by providing extra money for training. It focuses on teaching them about important things like feeling good in their minds, saying no to bad substances, and getting enough rest.
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