Bills · HR 4952
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4952Transportation and Public Works
Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act
INTRO AUG 12· LAST ACTION AUG 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it touches on several important areas: national security, taxpayer spending, and the domestic economy. If this bill becomes law, it could mean the Coast Guard gets updated vessels faster and potentially for less money, which directly impacts their ability to protect U.S. waters, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies.
However, it also raises questions about supporting American jobs and maintaining the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base, which is crucial for defense. If it doesn't pass, the current restriction on foreign construction remains, potentially keeping costs higher or acquisition slower, but ensuring all Coast Guard shipbuilding supports U.S. domestic industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the President to grant exceptions for Coast Guard vessels to be built in foreign shipyards.
This fundamentally changes a long-standing prohibition, introducing a new pathway for acquiring Coast Guard assets.
PROVISION 02
Sets specific conditions for these exceptions, requiring them to be in the national security interest, cheaper than domestic construction, and in allied countries.
These conditions define the narrow circumstances under which foreign construction is permitted, balancing readiness with other concerns.
PROVISION 03
Requires a 30-day notice to Congress for any such decision and a certification that the foreign shipyard is not owned or operated by a Chinese company.
This ensures Congressional oversight and addresses national security concerns regarding potential adversaries.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAUG 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
AUG 12
Introduced in House
AUG 12
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4952
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 12, 2025
Last actionAug 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 12, 2025
House BillHR 4952Transportation and Public Works
Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act
INTRODUCED AUG 12, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 13, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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