HB5823: To provide for continued operation of the Coast Guard in the event of a lapse in appropriation.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To provide for continued operation of the Coast Guard in the event of a lapse in appropriation.
Plain-language summary
This bill allows the Coast Guard to keep operating if Congress fails to approve its annual funding before the current budget runs out. A funding lapse occurs when Congress doesn't pass a budget on time, which normally forces many government agencies to shut down. The bill ensures Coast Guard personnel can continue their work protecting coastal waters and conducting rescues during such gaps. The bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Van Drew and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
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