# 119-hr-10308: Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

119-hr-10308, Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-09-20).

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- As of: 2026-09-20
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10308
- Congress: 119
- Title: Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-20

## Summary

**Authorizes the Coast Guard Commandant to use Secretary-level authority under 10 U.S.C. 2679 to enter intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services.** It also adds a reporting rule that requires the Commandant to send written notice to two congressional committees after using that authority. - Coast Guard: Gains explicit authority to obtain installation-support services from other government entities through intergovernmental support agreements. This makes it easier to use existing government partners for base and facility support. - Other government entities: State, local, or federal agencies can enter agreements to provide installation-support activities to the Coast Guard when requested. - Congress: The Commandant must notify the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure within 60 days after exercising the authority, describing any agreements entered.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Coast Guard can use new support authority: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would let the Coast Guard Commandant use the Secretary's authority under 10 U.S.C. 2679. That would let the Coast Guard enter intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services. If the Commandant uses this authority, the bill would require a written notice t…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10308 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10308)

## Related
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10308 (as of 2026-09-20).