Dan Webster: “That's probably pretty awesome--well, I've learned something today.”

Members of the DOGE team are being vetted to ensure qualifications are met and then monitored by Treasury officials throughout their work.

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.

Thank you for your answer. I am hoping that there is also coming with that nine necessary vessels some sort of timeline.

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.