Dan Webster: “Mr. Webster of Florida. So ordered.”

To the Coasties who joined us here today and across the world, thank you all for your unconditional service to our nation.

the resources required to build, homeport, and maintain Polar Security Cutters are substantial.

Today, the subcommittee will receive testimony from the Coast Guard's icebreaking recapitalization efforts and the ability of the Service to meet its icebreaking and polar region responsibilities.

I urge funding levels in line with H.R. 7659, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024.