"I have major concern about the delayed PSC program and the amount of funding actually needed to just get one ship built."
"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..."
"The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with projecting sovereignty in the Arctic, which is a critically important mission."
"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..."
"Budgetary decisions associated with the procurement of icebreakers cannot be made in a vacuum."
"It's time for Congress to step up."
"Unfortunately, the Coast Guard icebreaker mission is woefully underresourced."
"The Coast Guard is the premier agency tasked with protecting the American people and safeguarding our national security interests along our shores and beyond."
"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."
"I was pleased that the fiscal year 2025 budget request included a slight increase in discretionary funding, but still more resources are needed to support the Service."