GOP Senators Push Bill To Give Coast Guard Its Own Civilian Secretary - Tampa Free Press

Senate steps down Nigeria coast guard bill report over possible clash with navy

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday stepped down the consideration of a report on a bill seeking to establish the Nigeria Coast Guard, citing concerns over possible duplication of roles and conflict with the Nigerian Navy and other existing security agencies. The report on the Nigeria Coast Guard (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (SB. […] The post Senate steps down Nigeria coast guard bill report over possible clash with navy appeared first …

GOP Senators Push Bill To Give Coast Guard Its Own Civilian Secretary - Tampa Free Press

Three Republican senators introduced legislation on Wednesday to create a dedicated civilian Secretary of the Coast Guard, a move intended to align the service’s leadership structure with the other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act, sponsored by Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, and Tommy Tuberville […] GOP Senators Push Bill To Give Coast Guard Its Own Civilian Secretary