Salud Ortiz Carbajal: “I look forward to a productive conversation on shoring up the Coast Guard's aging infrastructure.”

It's time for Congress to step up.

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 Cutter.

I think my amendment provides a glimmer of hope in this bill that certainly could use some improvements. I am happy that my amendment is being considered. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title III add the following: SEC. 309. FIRE SAFE ELECTRICAL CORRIDORS. (a) In…