Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73not60
§321 Congressional Affairs; Director
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE I— ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 3— COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION › § 321
Summary
The Commandant must pick a Director of Congressional Affairs from Coast Guard officers who are in a grade above captain. That Director is separate from the Director of Governmental and Public Affairs, is the Commandant’s main advisor on matters involving Congress and laws, and can have other duties the Commandant assigns.
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Title 14, §321
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The Commandant shall appoint a Director of Congressional Affairs from among officers of the Coast Guard who are in a grade above captain. The Director of Congressional Affairs is separate and distinct from the Director of Governmental and Public Affairs for the Coast Guard and is the principal advisor to the Commandant on all congressional and legislative matters for the Coast Guard and may have such additional functions as the Commandant may direct.
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14 U.S.C. § 321
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60