An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to include a reporting requirment regarding adequacy of active duty strength.
What it does: 3 changes: replaces text in 2 places, inserts textDescription
Amendment requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard to review and report to Congress on whether the currently authorized level of active duty personnel is adequate for carrying out all of the Coast Guard's missions.
What it changes
3 changes to H.R. 889
Change 1: Replaces “REPORT” with “REPORTS”
[struck: REPORT][inserted: REPORTS]Original wording
Page 25, line 15, strike “REPORT” and insert “REPORTS”.
Change 2: Replaces “In General.--” with “Adequacy of Assets.--”
[struck: In General.--][inserted: Adequacy of Assets.--]Original wording
Page 25, line 16, strike “In General.--” and insert “Adequacy of Assets.--”.
Change 3: Inserts new text on page 26, line 14
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (c) Adequacy of Active Duty Strength.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall review the adequacy of the strength of active duty personnel authorized under section 102(a) to carry out the Coast Guard's non-homeland security missions and homeland security missions, as those terms are defined in section 888 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468). Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate that includes the findings of that review and any recommendations to enhance mission capabilities of the Coast Guard.
Original wording
Page 26, after line 14, insert the following:
Change made on the floor
In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted at page 26, line 14, insert the following:
(c) Adequacy of Active Duty Strength.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall review the adequacy of the strength of active duty personnel authorized under section 102(a) to carry out the Coast Guard's missions, including search and rescue, illegal drug and migrant interdiction, aids to navigation, ports, waterways and coastal security, marine environmental protection, and fisheries law enforcement. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate that includes the findings of that review.
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As printed
Page 25, line 15, strike “REPORT” and insert “REPORTS”.
Page 25, line 16, strike “In General.--” and insert “Adequacy of Assets.--”.
Page 26, after line 14, insert the following:
(c) Adequacy of Active Duty Strength.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall review the adequacy of the strength of active duty personnel authorized under section 102(a) to carry out the Coast Guard's non-homeland security missions and homeland security missions, as those terms are defined in section 888 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468). Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate that includes the findings of that review and any recommendations to enhance mission capabilities of the Coast Guard.
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House amendment offered
September 15, 2005
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House amendment offered
September 15, 2005
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment (A009) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H8051-8052; text as modified: CR H8051)
September 15, 2005 • 3:56 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
September 15, 2005 • 3:56 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta.(consideration: CR H8051; text: CR H8051)
September 15, 2005 • 3:52 PM
Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Sanchez, Loretta. (consideration: CR H8051; text: CR H8051)
September 15, 2005 • 3:52 PM
Sanchez, Loretta amendment (A009) modified by unanimous consent. Modification clarifies the functions of the Coast Guard affected by the reporting requirment.
September 15, 2005 • 3:53 PM
On agreeing to the Sanchez, Loretta amendment (A009) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H8051-8052; text as modified: CR H8051)
September 15, 2005 • 3:56 PM