Search Results: keywords:"commandant of the coast guard"

  • S. 1190 — To establish a Secretary of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,784

    S. 1190 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that aims to create a new position called the Secretary of the Coast Guard. This position would be appointed by the President with the Senate's approval and would take over many roles and responsibilities currently held by...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a new boss for the Coast Guard called the Secretary of the Coast Guard, who would help organize and manage the Coast Guard's work, just like how other departments have a boss, making sure everything runs smoothly and safely.

  • H. R. 8762 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:734

    H.R. 8762 proposes to amend title 10 of the United States Code to allow the Commandant of the Coast Guard to become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It updates several sections of the Code to include the Coast Guard alongside other military branches, ensuring that the...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine the Coast Guard is like a special superhero team that helps in different situations. H.R. 8762 is a plan to let the leader of this team join a group of top superhero leaders, called the Joint Chiefs of Staff, so they can share ideas and make decisions together about saving the world.