SAMDT 3742 — To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard.

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OCT 9, 2025

“Amendment SA 3742 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment adds specific spending authorizations for the U.S. Coast Guard to the national defense budget. It ensures the Coast Guard has the legal approval to receive funding for its operations and maintenance alongside the other branches of the military.

WHY IT MATTERS

While the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security, it often operates with the Navy during times of war or national emergency; this amendment ensures its budget is aligned with the rest of the nation's defense priorities.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This directly affects Coast Guard service members, maritime industries, and communities that rely on Coast Guard search-and-rescue or drug interdiction efforts.

AMENDS

S 2296PASSED SENATE

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

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Secures Coast Guard Funding

It establishes the legal 'ceiling' for how much money the Coast Guard can receive for its ships, planes, and personnel for the year.

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Military Integration

By including the Coast Guard in the National Defense Authorization Act, Congress ensures it can effectively coordinate with other military branches like the Navy.

GLOSSARY

Appropriations: The formal process where Congress sets aside specific amounts of money for government programs and agencies.
Authorization: A law that establishes or continues a federal program and provides the legal authority for it to eventually receive money.

Official sources

SAMDT 3742 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Amended bill: status · Latest action

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6 EVENTS

OCT 9, 25

Amendment SA 3742 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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OCT 9, 25

Amendment SA 3742 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Cruz to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)

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OCT 9, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3742 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Cruz to Amendment SA 3748.

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OCT 9, 25

Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3742 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard.

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