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H.R. 10308House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

Sponsored by Joe CourtneyRep. Joe Courtney (D-CT)
Introduced September 8, 2026

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The Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026 updates federal law to let the Commandant of the Coast Guard sign intergovernmental support agreements for services that help Coast Guard installations. By giving the Commandant the same authority the Coast Guard Secretary has under the Department of Defense, the bill aims to make it easier for the Coast Guard to work with state, local and other federal partners. It also requires the Commandant to inform the relevant congressional committees within 60 days of any such agreement.

Key Provisions

  • Allows the Commandant of the Coast Guard to enter into intergovernmental support agreements for installation‑support services, delegating authority previously held by the Secretary of the department overseeing the Coast Guard.
  • Requires the Commandant to notify the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure within 60 days of using this authority, including details of any agreement made.

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Introduced in House

September 8, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

September 8, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 8, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 10308

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 8, 2026

Mr. Courtney (for himself, Mr. Ezell, and Mr. Carbajal) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend title 46, United States Code, to delegate to the Commandant of the Coast Guard authority to enter into intergovernmental support agreements relating to installation-support services, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026.

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Coast Guard intergovernmental support agreements authority

Chapter 5 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

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Coast Guard intergovernmental support agreements authority

(a)

In general

The Commandant of the Coast Guard may exercise the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating under section 2679 of title 10.

(b)

Notification

Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Commandant exercises the authority described in subsection (a), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written notification of such exercise of authority, including a description of any intergovernmental support agreement entered into under such exercise.

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