Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
The Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act, introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) with co-sponsors Sen. Sullivan and Sen. Tuberville, would create a new Senate-confirmed civilian position, Secretary of the Coast Guard, within the Department of Homeland Security, along with a subordinate Under Secretary of the Coast Guard. Both positions would be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. The Secretary of the Coast Guard would report directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard—the service's top military officer—would in turn report to this new Secretary rather than directly to the Homeland Security Secretary. The bill also bars anyone from becoming Secretary of the Coast Guard within seven years of leaving active duty as a commissioned military officer, and makes corresponding technical changes across the Homeland Security Act and Titles 10 and 14 of the U.S. Code to reflect the new chain of command.
The bill would primarily affect the internal leadership and reporting structure of the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. It would not change the Coast Guard's missions but would add a layer of civilian political leadership similar to the structure used by the military branches within the Department of Defense.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been considered by the committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before taking effect.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5069 do?
- The Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act, introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) with co-sponsors Sen. Sullivan and Sen. Tuberville, would create a new Senate-confirmed civilian position, Secretary of the Coast Guard, within the Department of Homeland Security, along with a subordinate Under Secretary of the Coast Guard. Both positions would be appointed by the President with Senate confirmation. The Secretary of the Coast Guard would report directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard—the service's top military officer—would in turn report to this new Secretary rather than directly to the Homeland Security Secretary. The bill also bars anyone from becoming Secretary of the Coast Guard within seven years of leaving active duty as a commissioned military officer, and makes corresponding technical changes across the Homeland Security Act and Titles 10 and 14 of the U.S. Code to reflect the new chain of command. The bill would primarily affect the internal leadership and reporting structure of the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security. It would not change the Coast Guard's missions but would add a layer of civilian political leadership similar to the structure used by the military branches within the Department of Defense. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet been considered by the committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has S. 5069 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5069. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5069?
- S. 5069 was sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5069?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (22 Jul 2026).
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