Coast Guard Authorization Act

The Coast Guard Authorization Act is a piece of legislation passed by the U.S. Congress that provides funding and outlines the operational priorities and policies for the U.S. Coast Guard. It addresses various issues including maritime safety, environmental protection, and national security. The Act helps ensure the Coast Guard has the resources needed to perform its missions, such as search and rescue, law enforcement, and maintaining navigational aids. Each iteration of the Act may introduce new provisions to adapt to changing maritime challenges and improve Coast Guard capabilities.