The US House of Representatives approved the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 by a vote of 399 to 12 on July 28. The legislation authorizes funding for the US Coast Guard (USCG) and its missions through fiscal year 2029.
The act will support USCG operations and the continued recapitalization of its cutter fleet, aviation assets, and shoreside facilities. According to a statement from the bill's sponsors, it also modernizes the service's acquisition process and opens a pathway for the adoption of next-generation autonomous technologies.
The legislation includes provisions to create greater parity between the USCG and the other armed services, including the establishment of a Secretary of the Coast Guard.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves said the legislation builds on recent historic investments and provides resources for missions like protecting maritime borders. Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen added that the bill will ensure the USCG remains ready for missions such as oil spill response.
