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Unlikely to pass
While the bill has support from some key Republicans, creating new high level government positions often faces pushback over costs and added bureaucracy.
Key Points
This bill creates a new top job called the Secretary of the Coast Guard. This person would be a civilian leader who oversees the Coast Guard and reports directly to the head of the Department of Homeland Security.
Right now, the highest military officer in the Coast Guard reports directly to the head of Homeland Security. This change adds a new layer of civilian management to help run the agency, similar to how the Army and Navy are organized.
To keep the role civilian, the new Secretary cannot have served as a military officer in the last seven years. They must be chosen by the president and approved by the Senate based on their management and leadership skills.
The bill also creates an Under Secretary of the Coast Guard to assist with these new duties. These changes aim to modernize how the Coast Guard is managed within the federal government.
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Milestones
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Jul 22, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act
Bill NumberS 5069
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
