Dan Webster: “it is a very important thing to our economy and to our growth of this economy, is infrastructure.”

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

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…

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

This reminds of us the vital importance of the Coast Guard in protecting our nation's waterways.