About the bill
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 is an act of the United States that governs the activities of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The act also authorizes appropriations totaling about $17.5 billion, primarily for ongoing USCG operations over the 2016-2017 period.
The act was introduced during the 114th United States Congress as H.R. 4188, passed on February 1, 2016, and was signed into law as Pub.L. 114–120 on February 8, 2016. Other related bills include House bill H.R. 1987 and Senate bill S. 1611.
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Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Feb 8, 2016
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on February 8, 2016.
3 Cosponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Congress Passes Bill to Save Newport Air Station, Fund Coast Guard Operations”
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Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR4, 1987-2022]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 1, 2016
“Oregon Delegation Announces Deal to Save Newport Air Station”
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Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
on Dec 10, 2015
“THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS - February 5, 2016”
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Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP]
on Feb 8, 2016
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
H.R. 1987: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Passed House (Senate next) on May 18, 2015. 69% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1611: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Ordered Reported on Jun 25, 2015. 21% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 2284: Point Spencer Land Conveyance Act
Introduced on May 12, 2015. 51% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1316: Point Spencer Land Conveyance Act
Introduced on May 13, 2015. 51% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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May 18, 2015
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Source Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1987 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 4188 (114th). |
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Dec 8, 2015
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
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Dec 10, 2015
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 18, 2015
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Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)
The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 1, 2016
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House Agreed to Changes
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Feb 8, 2016
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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May 24, 2017
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Reintroduced Bill —
Ordered Reported
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2518 (115th). |
H.R. 4188 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 4188. This is the one from the 114th Congress.
This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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