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HR10308119th Congress

Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Coast Guard can use new support authority

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 to two congressional committees within 60 days. The notice would have to describe any agreement made. The bill would not provide new money or set payment terms.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 9/8/2026

  • Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/8/2026

Roll Call Votes

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