H.R. 5666 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Appropriations, Sep 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryKeeps Coast Guard running during budget gaps
When Congress fails to approve a budget on time, the government can run out of money to pay for operations. This bill makes sure the Coast Guard can keep working anyway. It provides funding for up to 30 days or however long the budget gap lasts, whichever is shorter.
How it affects you
If you live near the coast or rely on Coast Guard services like search and rescue, this means those operations wouldn't stop during a federal budget crisis. Coast Guard personnel would continue their work protecting coastal areas and waterways even when normal government funding temporarily runs out.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 30, 2025)
This bill provides appropriations for the Coast Guard if there is a lapse in appropriations for the Coast Guard. Specifically, the bill provides the appropriations that are necessary for the operation of the Coast Guard for the lesser of (1) 30 days, or (2) the duration of the lapse in appropriations.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5666
A BILL
To provide for continued operation of the Coast Guard in the event of a lapse in appropriation.
Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ-2) · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 30, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.”