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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015,” a bipartisan effort led by U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and chairman of its Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard; John Thune (R-SD), the committee chairman; Bill Nelson (D-FL), the committee ranking member; and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), the subcommittee ranking member.
This bill supports and strengthens the U.S. Coast Guard by providing it with the resources and assets needed to carry out its daily mission of safeguarding our shores and enforcing maritime safety. Rubio has been a key leader in fighting to sever the chain of illicit activities, such as drug trafficking and human smuggling, and improve the effectiveness of the Coast Guard’s interdiction efforts.
Following Senate passage in December 2015, the bill now awaits the President’s signature to become law.
“The Coast Guard is a vital branch of our military that protects the laws of the sea and the security of our nation,” Rubio said. “These reforms will strengthen the Coast Guard’s ability to enforce vital maritime operations that counter illicit trafficking of weapons, narcotics and people. I am pleased the House joined the Senate to show the men and women of the Coast Guard our much deserved support, as they continuously put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of the waters surrounding Florida and this great nation. I urge President Obama to sign the bill into law without delay, solidifying our country’s commitment to the men and women of the Coast Guard.
“This bill also addresses a provision of law impacting small businesses who are mandated to operate with out-of-water survival craft,” added Rubio. “Boating safety is of paramount concern, however, a one-size-fits-all model is not only unrealistic but can also place unnecessary financial hardships on small businesses, especially in my home state of Florida.
The legislation includes the following components: