H.R. 10308: Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

This bill would give the Commandant of the Coast Guard the same kind of authority that other military departments already have to enter into intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services. In simple terms, it would let the Coast Guard make formal agreements with state, local, or other government entities to provide or share services that help support Coast Guard facilities and operations.

What the bill changes

• It adds a new section to federal law for the Coast Guard.
• It allows the Coast Guard Commandant to use authority already available under section 2679 of title 10, which covers certain support agreements for military installations.
• The bill applies this authority specifically to Coast Guard installation-support services.

What kinds of services this could cover

The bill does not list specific services, but “installation-support services” generally means everyday support functions tied to a facility or base, such as maintenance, utilities, groundskeeping, waste services, or similar operational support.

Reporting requirement

After the Commandant uses this authority, the bill would require a written notice to Congress within 60 days. That notice would have to go to:

• The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
• The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The notice would need to describe the authority used and include details about any intergovernmental support agreement that was made.

Overall effect

In practical terms, the bill would give the Coast Guard more flexibility to arrange support services with other government bodies, potentially helping it manage facilities and operations more efficiently. It would also add a congressional reporting step so lawmakers are informed when the authority is used.

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