Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025

This bill would create a new top leader for the Coast Guard called the Secretary of the Coast Guard. This person would be appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. They would lead and direct the Coast Guard and answer straight to the department’s top official, without having to go through other layers of the department. The Commandant of the Coast Guard would report directly to this new Secretary.

Key points:

• Creates a new position: Secretary of the Coast Guard
• Chosen by the President and approved by the Senate
• This Secretary reports directly to the department’s top official; the Commandant reports to the new Secretary
• Goal: clearer leadership and a direct chain of command within the Coast Guard