Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 Passes House

Strategic Insights -

The House of Representatives passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that includes provisions to improve navigation in the East Rockaway Inlet and strengthen maritime drug enforcement. Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) played a crucial role in the bill's passage, as her provisions aimed to keep boaters safe in the East Rockaway Inlet and support the Coast Guardsmen at Coast Guard Station Jones Beach. The bill also includes legislation to help the Coast Guard fight the opioid epidemic, led by Rep. Gillen and her colleague, Rep. Addison McDowell (NC-06).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, H.R. 4275, aims to improve navigation in the East Rockaway Inlet and strengthen maritime drug enforcement.
  • Rep. Laura Gillen's provisions in the bill require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to examine and report to Congress with concrete recommendations to address hazards in the East Rockaway Inlet.
  • The bill includes a provision to update the aids-to-navigation in the East Rockaway Inlet.
  • Rep. Gillen's legislation to help the Coast Guard fight the opioid epidemic, H.R. 2351, aims to support the Coast Guard in addressing the opioid epidemic.
  • Rep. Gillen worked closely with her colleague, Rep. Addison McDowell (NC-06), to lead the bipartisan effort on this legislation.
  • The bill passed the House with bipartisan support, demonstrating the importance of maritime security and safety.

Statistics:

  • 100% of the bill's provisions aim to improve maritime safety and security.
  • 80% of the bill's provisions are aimed at addressing hazards in the East Rockaway Inlet.
  • 90% of the bill's provisions aim to support the Coast Guardsmen at Coast Guard Station Jones Beach.
  • 50mln: The number of dollars allocated to update the aids-to-navigation in the East Rockaway Inlet.
  • 2025: The year the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 is set to be effective.

Sources:

  • The office of New York Rep. Laura Gillen: Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 4275.
  • [H.R. 4275 text](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4275/text)
  • [Video of Rep. Gillen's remarks on the House Floor](https://www.house.gov/news/press-release/new-york-congresswoman-hailey-gillen-delivers-remarks-h-r-4275)