Bill · H.R. 2546· House(119-HR-2546)
Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025'', seeks to create a new position within the government. It establishes the role of the Secretary of the Coast Guard. This official is appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary will have specific powers to direct the Coast Guard. Additionally, the bill changes how the Commandant reports to leadership.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill establishes a new high-level cabinet-style position to oversee the Coast Guard.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
Establishing a specific Secretary role creates a more defined and direct chain of command.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Reporting Structure: Under Section 201(c), the Secretary of the Coast Guard reports directly to the Secretary without going through other officials. This could provide more direct oversight of the department in which the Coast Guard operates.
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Clear Command Chain: According to Section 201(d), the Commandant shall report directly to the Secretary of the Coast Guard, which establishes a specific reporting line for leadership.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida