FEDERALhearing transcript

1975 Senate Hearing on Coast Guard Funding and Personnel

Original title: Coast Guard authorizations: hearing before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the Committee on Commerce, United States, Senate, Ninety-fourth Congress, first session, on S. 1487, to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for the procurement of vessels and aircraft and construction of shore and offshore establishments, to authorize appropriations for bridge alterations, to authorize for the Cast Guard an end-year strength for active duty personnel, to authorize for the Coast Guard average military student loads, and for other purposes, April 28, 1975.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing establishes the legislative framework for the 1975 Coast Guard budget, determining the specific funding levels for new vessels, aircraft, and the authorized number of active-duty personnel.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Coast Guard

The agency's budget, equipment procurement, and personnel levels are determined by the legislation discussed.

Active duty Coast Guard personnel

Their total authorized strength is set by the provisions of the bill.

What changed

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 1975 Senate subcommittee hearing regarding S. 1487, a bill to authorize funding for Coast Guard equipment, facility construction, bridge repairs, and personnel levels.

Key Facts

The hearing concerns S. 1487, which authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard.
The bill covers procurement of new vessels and aircraft.
The bill authorizes funding for the construction of shore and offshore establishments.
The bill provides funding for bridge alterations.
The bill sets an authorized end-year strength for active-duty Coast Guard personnel.
The bill establishes authorized average military student loads for the Coast Guard.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. 1487?

It is a bill to authorize for Coast Guard equipment, facilities, bridge projects, and personnel levels.

What specific Coast Guard needs are addressed in this hearing?

The hearing addresses of vessels and aircraft, construction of shore/offshore facilities, bridge alterations, and personnel strength.

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Historical Budgetary Oversight

The hearing highlights the 1975 legislative approach to granular control over military student loads and specific infrastructure projects.

United States Coast Guard S. 1487

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Merchant Marine“The Senate subcommittee conducting the hearing.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Commerce“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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