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RepublicanBill · S. 4533· Senate(119-S-4533)

Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act

Rep. Graham
Age: 71 years
South Carolina
Introduced
5/14/2026
Last activity
5/14/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Lindsey Graham
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Coast Guard Personnel Equipment Act," seeks to amend title 10 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to include the Coast Guard in requirements to purchase certain articles from American sources. It updates various subsections to ensure the Coast Guard is covered under these purchasing rules. These changes involve adjusting language regarding the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    Mandating domestic procurement for the Coast Guard likely supports American manufacturing and job creation.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    American manufacturers and business owners in the defense supply chain will benefit from increased domestic demand.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+2

    Domestic manufacturing requirements often correlate with increased opportunities for organized labor.

The opposite

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2

    Increased domestic sourcing requirements can potentially act as a trade barrier.