Establishes a Secretary of the Coast Guard, outlines appointment rules, and modifies reporting structures.
The Coast Guard Leadership Modernization Act establishes a Secretary of the Coast Guard, appointed by the President with Senate consent. The Secretary must be a civilian with relevant management and leadership experience. An Under Secretary of the Coast Guard is also appointed, tasked with duties prescribed by the Secretary. The Commandant of the Coast Guard assists the Secretary and reports directly to them. The bill also modifies reporting structures and references to the Coast Guard within the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the United States Code.
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