Salud Ortiz Carbajal: “I look forward to working with you to bring more attention to the Coast Guard's marine safety programs.”

I thank the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Randall) for her words. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Espaillat), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and my good friend.

You broke the law in sharing classified information and in doing so, endangered the lives of our service members that you are responsible for.

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…

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 operations.