Congress Approves Coast Guard Outlay as Service Begins Reorganization

Congress approves Coast Guard outlay as service begins reorganization

(The Center Square) — Amid issues with its shipbuilding programs, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the spending bill for the U.S. Coast Guard this week.

Coast Guard overhaul takes off amid Trump administration’s immigration, narcotics crackdown

Congressional efforts to overhaul the Coast Guard align with Trump administration plans to enhance drug interdiction and immigration enforcement missions.

Coast Guard Surge: New Bill Would Elevate Role in Trump’s Border Crackdown

Trump allies advocate for a Cabinet-level Secretary of the Coast Guard to enhance border security.

U.S. House Approves Coast Guard Authorization Act

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation to strengthen, support and authorize funding through 2029 for the United States Coast Guard.The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes appropriations for the Service through fiscal year 2029.

Trump administration funding freezes affects seniors in north Georgia

The Trump administration’s funding cuts have had ripple effects throughout the country. North Georgia has not been immune to those effects, either. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) under the Department of Labor (DOL) has been frozen effective July 1.