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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5666· House(119-HR-5666)

To provide for continued operation of the Coast Guard in the event of a lapse in appropriation.

Rep. Van Drew
Age: 73 years
New Jersey
Introduced
9/30/2025
Last activity
9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Jefferson Van Drew
Cosponsors
None
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is designed to provide for the continued operation of the Coast Guard. It applies specifically in the event of a lapse in appropriations. The bill proposes appropriating necessary amounts to keep the Coast Guard running. These funds would cover the Coast Guard for a period of 30 days or for the actual duration of the lapse in appropriation, whichever is shorter.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+5

    Maintaining Coast Guard operations helps ensure consistent maritime border security during government shutdowns.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3

    The bill supports the continuity of the institution that veterans serve and have served.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+2

    The bill allows the federal government to continue funding specific agency operations despite a lapse in regular appropriations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.