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HR 9836118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 14, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 26, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act (H.R. 9836) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing the operational readiness and capabilities of the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific region. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation but did not advance further and ultimately expired. Specific provisions, objectives, and detailed measures of the bill are not available in the provided source data.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9836 sought to improve the U.S. Coast Guard's preparedness in the Pacific but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill focuses on the U.S. Coast Guard's readiness in the Pacific region.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on September 26, 2024, but did not advance and expired.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. Coast Guard personnel and operations in the Pacific region', 'Maritime transportation and public safety sectors in the Pacific', 'Federal agencies involved in maritime security and transportation']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed bill text limits assessment of implementation challenges or costs', 'Unclear authority or oversight mechanisms due to missing full bill content', 'Potential resource allocation tradeoffs within the Coast Guard or related agencies']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to a relevant subcommittee but did not advance further. It falls within the policy area of Transportation and Public Works, specifically addressing maritime and Coast Guard operations. The lack of further legislative action indicates limited progression in the legislative process.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvements in maritime security and emergency response capabilities in the Pacific region if enacted.', 'Possible reallocation of Coast Guard resources towards Pacific operations.', 'Influence on regional maritime transportation safety standards and protocols.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, transparency is limited, hindering detailed oversight and public understanding. The bill's referral to a subcommittee without further action suggests limited legislative momentum. Future transparency efforts would benefit from complete publication of bill texts and summaries to facilitate comprehensive analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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