Trent Kelly (R-MS)
Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act
A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act directs the establishment of a Center of Expertise in Indo-Pacific Maritime Governance. The Commandant of the Coast Guard is required to create an annual plan for operations in the Pacific region, including objectives and resource needs. Additionally, the bill requires an annual detailed budget display for these Pacific operations. The Commandant must also submit reports regarding the feasibility of a standing Indo-Pacific maritime group and the establishment of forward operating bases. Finally, a report is required concerning Coast Guard attaches serving in Indo-Pacific embassies.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill enhances international cooperation through the establishment of a Center of Expertise and potential standing maritime groups.
- Scored +5
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill increases diplomatic engagement via Coast Guard attaches serving in Indo-Pacific embassies.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires detailed annual reports and budget displays to Congress regarding Pacific operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Education and Training: The establishment of the Center of Expertise in Indo-Pacific Maritime Governance will provide education, training, and research in maritime governance best practices and help build regional state capacity (Section 2, subsection a and b).
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Mission Support: The Center may receive assistance through access to data, archives, and personnel from other Federal agencies to help carry out its mission (Section s 2, subsection c).
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International Cooperation: The Center may enter into agreements with foreign countries to provide administrative services and facilities (Section 2, subsection d).
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Enhanced Regional Security: A potential standing Indo-Pacific maritime group could help the Coast Guard work with partner countries on humanitarian missions, anti-piracy missions, emergency responses, maritime domain awareness, and the prevention of unregulated and unreported fishing (Section 4, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Resource Requirements: The annual plan for Coast Guard operations must identify the summary of resources needed, which includes staff, infrastructure, administrative and logistical support, and technology (Section 3, subsection a, paragraph 6).
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Financial Costs: The report on establishing forward operating bases must include the cost of establishing such bases (Section 5, subsection b, paragraph 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill increases diplomatic engagement via Coast Guard attaches serving in Indo-Pacific embassies. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill enhances international cooperation through the establishment of a Center of Expertise and potential standing maritime groups.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires detailed annual reports and budget displays to Congress regarding Pacific operations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands Coast Guard capabilities and presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill supports humanitarian and emergency response missions in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The Center of Expertise is tasked with facilitating research in maritime governance.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 5/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 5/14/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Aumua Amata RadewagenRepublican · American Samoa