Dan Webster: “I introduced, along with Ranking Member Carbajal, Chairman Graves, and ranking member of the full committee, Mr. Larsen…”

Mr. Speaker, we are on the brink of a historic moment. This is a day I have worked toward for a long time. Throughout my time here, I have fought for legislative reforms that will restore a Member-driven process. This is the most…

Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.

The United States has relied on the Coast Guard's persistent presence to demonstrate American sovereignty in the Arctic since the United States acquired Alaska in 1867.

To date, we have yet to see such a plan, let alone a cost estimate or a timeline of the first vessel in the fleet.