Dan Webster: “At the same time, we are here to examine what investments must be made into the Coast Guard's most valuable resource…”

Congress must do better. The Commandant has said that the Coast Guard needs to be a $20 billion service by 2030, and I believe that should be the minimum.

How are these programs working? And are recruiting and retention numbers coming up?

I look forward to hearing what the Coast Guard is doing to ensure its members... have the buildings, facilities, and IT support they need and deserve.

If Congress does not double the Coast Guard's budget in 2026, the Service will either have to abandon the program.