H.R. 4188 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
H.R. 4188 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 8, 2015, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-120
What it does
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 TITLE I--AUTHORIZATIONS (Sec. 101) This bill authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard in FY2016-FY2017, including for: the Coast Guard Reserve program, acquisition of facilities and equipment, environmental compliance and restoration functions, alteration or removal of bridges that obstruct navigation, an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel, and specified average military t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duncan Hunter (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 10, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 4, 2016
- Became lawFeb 8, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-120. (Feb 8, 2016)
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 2353: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
- H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
- H.R. 720: Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
- H.R. 3614: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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