Dan Webster: “So, in your estimation, are there particular policies that are driving the increase in migration?”

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.

I look forward to hearing from you on what you are doing to address those challenges.

Thank you both for being here today. I really appreciate it.

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.