Search Results: keywords:"coast guard icebreaker"

  • S. 5292 — To amend the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to modify a provision relating to the acquisition of a Coast Guard icebreaker.
    Status:Considered and Passed Senate
    Words:768

    The bill S. 5292 aims to amend a previous law, the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, to change rules about acquiring a Coast Guard icebreaker. It updates which sections of another law apply to the icebreaker's procurement, requiring the Coast Guard Commandant...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to change some rules about how the Coast Guard gets a big icebreaking ship, letting them take more time and making sure they tell Congress how much it will cost and how they plan to do it before spending money.

  • S. 5292 — An Act To amend the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to modify a provision relating to the acquisition of a Coast Guard icebreaker.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:743

    S. 5292 amends the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to adjust the rules for acquiring a new Coast Guard icebreaker. It changes certain legal requirements, allowing more flexibility in the early phases of buying and using the icebreaker until it's ready for full...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5292 is like giving the Coast Guard more time and freedom to get a big ice-breaking ship ready, but they still have to tell grown-ups in charge how much it will cost and what needs fixing. It's like when you’re allowed to take longer to finish a project but must still keep your parents updated about what you’re doing.