Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025) — Received in the Senate and Read twice and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Face Value
as passed the HouseHow much of this bill its name accounts for.
- Every bill starts at100
- Areas of law−50
Amends 10 separate titles of the US Code: 5, 10, 14, 18, 28, 31, 37, 39, 46, 49.
- Length−21
188 sections, against 20 before length counts against a bill.
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What Congress did
1 recordedOn , as Amendeddecisive vote
House · Jul 23, 2025
A fast-track vote: no amendments, short debate, and two thirds needed to pass. Used for bills expected to be uncontroversial.
Who lobbied on this
5 organizationsThese organizations told Congress, in their own quarterly disclosures, that they were lobbying on this bill.
- Blue Origin, LLCno position stated
“…S. 524 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to space launch. H.R.4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to space launch.” filing ↗
- Cheniere Energy Inc.no position stated
“Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard…” filing ↗
- Ingram Barge Companyno position stated
“Monitor implementation of the Safer Seas Act (P.L. 117-263) and advocate for changes in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R.4275) / (S.524).” filing ↗
- National Marine Manufacturers Associationno position stated
“…Forage fish conservation (H.R.3714). H.R.4275 (Subtitle D)/S.524 (Subtitle C), Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Draft Water Resources Development Act. Recreational Boating Safety…” filing ↗
- The American Waterways Operatorsno position stated
“…provisions relating to harassment reporting, vessel crewing, and navigation safety. H.R.4275, Coast Guard Authorization Act of…” filing ↗
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