"I’m sure you have heard and seen the recent policy changes affecting the Coast Guard, and many of you have felt the whirlwind effects in very tangible ways."
"The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with projecting sovereignty in the Arctic, which is a critically important mission."
"Unfortunately, the Coast Guard icebreaker mission is woefully underresourced."
"While recapitalization of the icebreaking fleet was identified as a priority almost two decades ago, we are still several years and over $1 billion away from the delivery of the first Polar Security C..."
"I have major concern about the delayed PSC program and the amount of funding actually needed to just get one ship built."
"If Congress does not double the Coast Guard's budget in 2026, the Service will either have to abandon the program, cease construction of Offshore Patrol Cutters, or cut significant portions of its ope..."
"It's time for Congress to step up."
"Budgetary decisions associated with the procurement of icebreakers cannot be made in a vacuum."
"I have major concerns about the funding needed to keep up with the backlog in infrastructure, the investment in the new assets such as cutters and helicopters, and everyday support services to the fle..."
"As Ranking Member of this Subcommittee, I take my role of Coast Guard promoter very seriously."
"The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with protecting the American people and safeguarding our national security interests along our shores and beyond."
"Your leadership is instrumental in supporting Coasties. You have done an outstanding job leading the Service thus far."