119th Congress · introduced in the House · Jul 2, 2025
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
House · Jul 23, 2025 · Roll call 218 · Passed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3572-3617) Roll call details
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 12 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR H3572-3617) Roll call details
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3622-3623)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4275.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3572-3620)
Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 174.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-214.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-214.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 0.
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Loading lobbying reportsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Coverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 23, 2026.
178 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
PORT OF SEATTLE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PORT OF SEATTLE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…re Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…re Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TDX CORP · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to FY26 NDAA's Coast Guard provisions. Issues related to implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275) (Pub.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SHEE ATIKA INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lementation of Coast Guard Funding in Budget Reconciliation bill H.R. 1 (Pub.L. 119-21). Implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275) (Pub.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ROBERTSON MONAGLE & EASTAUGH PC (ON BEHALF OF CITY OF SEWARD AK) · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$10,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ed to USCG FRC and Arctic Security Cutter homeporting in Seward. Issues related to implementation of the House Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND REGIONAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Disaster Planning/Emergencies
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…Atmospheric Admin (NOAA) weather buoys- National Data Buoy Center. Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Reauthorization bill of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to implementation of Subchapter M - VOO inspection regulations and extension of waiver of merchant mariner credential for non-operating indivi…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND REGIONAL CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ather buoys. Issues related to FY 26 and FY27 Appropriations bills. Issues related to implementation of the Coast Guard Reauthorization bill of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to the recertification of PWSRCAC.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to the implementation of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524 and H.R.4275). Issues related to inspection of LNG tankers. Issues related to proposed USTR section 301 port fees. Issues related to a Senate Coast Guard Authorization bill…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$380,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Issues related to shipbuilding and maritime crewing.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DNV USA INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: BLANK ROME GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to classification of offshore wind support vessels. Issues related to implementation of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S.524 and H.R.4275) and the National Defense Authorization Act ("NDAA") of 2025 (Pub.L. 119-60). Issues related to the SHIPS For America Act and Building Ships in America Act (S.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
General lobbying on maritime issues as it relates to access to justice. S. 1541 SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R. 3151 SHIPS for America Act of 2025. H.R.4275 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Draft legislation on dive boat safety.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: INVARIANT LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Monitor implementation of the Safer Seas Act (P.L. 117-263) and advocate for changes in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R.4275) / (S.524).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING · lobbying firm or registrant: K&L GATES, LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…on. H.R. 4552 and S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 4275 and S. 524, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025: Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, and innovation. H.R. 8800, S. 4784 - N…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION FOR UNCREWED VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION FOR UNCREWED VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
…elated to homeland security and public safety use of uncrewed systems, including counter-uncrewed aircraft systems policy; Coast Guard Reauthorization (S. 524; H.R. 4275); National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, S.4686); American Security Robotics Act of 2026 (H.R.8189 / S. 4235); Humanoid ROBOT Act of 2025 (S. 3275); F…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION FOR UNCREWED VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION FOR UNCREWED VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$150,000
Spent on own lobbying
Issues related to uncrewed maritime systems, including House and Senate Coast Guard Reauthorization (S. 524; H.R. 4275); FY 2027 Appropriations; FY 2027 NDAA (HR 8800; S 4784); FY 2027 Appropriations; and SHIPS for America Act (H.R. 3151; S. 1541); Make More in America Act (S.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE · lobbying firm or registrant: CLAUSE LAW P.L.L.C.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 15, 2026 · issue area: Indian/Native American Affairs
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…afety, land use, sacred sites, healthcare deployment, natural resources, treaty rights, permitting reform, and federal programs impacting tribal nations; S.524/H.R.4275, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; FY2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9171).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Travel/Tourism
$494,000
Spent on own lobbying
…R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$494,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ative; C1D/Seafarer Visa Issues; VIDA Implementation; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2026 - issues related to passenger vessel policy; Other maritime infrastructure and regulations
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 5, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.4275, S.524
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES · lobbying firm or registrant: BOATU.S.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 31, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$5,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 4275 USCG Reauthorization, H.R. 3858 Reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention, Funding for Army Cor…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PORT OF SEATTLE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…re Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PORT OF SEATTLE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Homeland Security
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
THE NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…re Investments and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Issues related to port security. Issues related to U.S Coast Guard. Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S.524 & H.R. 4275). National Defense Authorization Act for FY26 (P.L. 119-60).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing