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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 3478· Senate(119-SAMDT-3478)

S.Amdt. 3478

Rep. Lankford
Age: 58 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
8/1/2025
Sponsored by
James Lankford
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3478 is an amendment proposed by Mr. Lankford to be added to bill S. 2296. Its purpose is to require an assessment and report on the capabilities of the Coast Guard to secure the maritime border of the United States.

What the Amendment Aims to Change or Add

The amendment adds a requirement for the Commandant of the Coast Guard, consulting with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security, to perform an assessment and report on the following:

  • Assessment Elements: The review must identify necessary resources (such as personnel, technology, and equipment), review capabilities in the cyber, sea, land, and air domains, describe any capability gaps or shortfalls, discuss acquisition challenges, and review interoperability with Navy systems.

  • Reporting: The Commandant must submit a report of these findings to the appropriate committees of Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment.

  • Accountability: Within 90 days after the report is submitted, and every year after that, the Commandant must brief the appropriate committees of Congress on the steps being taken to fix any identified gaps or concerns.