Dan Webster: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Secretary Darcy, if a port wants to do a deepening project on their own under section 204 of…”

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.

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.

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…