Dan Webster: “If we had a say in the final bill, we probably wouldn't have had so many discretionary grant programs.”

I expect you and Admiral Allan to clearly articulate how you will acquire these vessels and what resources are required to carry out the Coast Guard's polar mission.

Your maintenance budget will only cover half of the planned cutter maintenance projects in 2024.

The flying public deserve answers, and I am committed to using all the tools at my disposal to get them.

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