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H.R. 4939House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Sponsored by Scott R. TiptonRep. Scott R. Tipton (R-CO)
Introduced February 6, 2018

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This bill changes the law to make the Commandant of the Coast Guard a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. By adding the Coast Guard’s top officer to the JCS, the bill expands the group that advises the President and Secretary of Defense on military matters. It affects the leadership structure of the U.S. armed forces, specifically the Coast Guard and the Joint Chiefs.

Key Provisions

  • Amends 10 U.S.C. §151(a) to add a new paragraph (8) that lists the Commandant of the Coast Guard as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

February 6, 2018

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Introduced in House

February 6, 2018

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

February 6, 2018

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 6, 2018

I

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4939

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 6, 2018

Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Membership of Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Section 151(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

(8)

The Commandant of the Coast Guard.

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