On the recordMarch 27, 2023
I ask unanimous consent that the record of today's hearing remain open until the time as our witnesses have provided answers to any questions that may be submitted to them in writing.
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congress.govI ask unanimous consent that the record of today's hearing remain open until the time as our witnesses have provided answers to any questions that may be submitted to them in writing.
Webster requests the record to remain open for additional questions.
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However, this committee is well aware also of the aging infrastructure and workforce shortages and insufficient budget that has operationally constrained the Coast Guard for--more than just this year--many years.
The House passed an authorization bill earlier this year that begins to appropriately resource the Coast Guard.
At the same time, we are here to examine what investments must be made into the Coast Guard's most valuable resource: its people.
We need to be a $20 billion Coast Guard. We need to have $3 billion, at least, in our capital acquisition.