On the recordNovember 4, 2011
I support Mr. Thompson's amendment to insert a congressional nomination process for admission to the United States Coast Guard. This provision, which was included in Coast Guard legislation that passed the House during the 111th Congress, would establish the same process to allow Members of Congress the opportunity to nominate individuals for entrance into the Coast Guard Academy. I realize that the Coast Guard does not support the Congress imposing a nomination process on the agency, but if it does result in a more diverse workforce within the Coast Guard, we will all be better for it, including the Coast Guard, too. Congressional Nominations at the Coast Guard Academy Vote ``YES'' on the Thompson Amendment to H.R. 2838 The following list is of States and Territories where no applicants were accepted for the incoming Coast Guard Academy Class of 2015--Arkansas, Delaware, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands. Prepared by the House Committee on Homeland Security, Democratic Staff, November 4, 2011. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
