119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 22, 2026
S. 5069In Committee
Republicans propose establishing Secretary of the Coast Guard position
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick (R-FL)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 22
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