FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of U.S. Coast Guard Asset Modernization

Original title: REVIEW OF THE RECAPITALIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SURFACE, AIR, IT, AND SHORESIDE ASSETS

January 1, 2023

Coast Guard Military Procurement Infrastructure Government Accountability National Security

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the status of multi-billion dollar investments in Coast Guard equipment and infrastructure, which directly impacts the agency's operational capacity to perform search and rescue, maritime security, and law enforcement missions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Coast Guard personnel

The modernization of assets directly changes the equipment and facilities used by personnel to perform daily operations.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers fund the multi-billion dollar acquisition programs discussed in the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript and record of a July 2023 Congressional hearing regarding the U.S. Coast Guard's efforts to modernize its aging fleet of ships, aircraft, IT systems, and shore facilities. The hearing featured testimony from Coast Guard leadership and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the progress and challenges of these projects.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 27, 2023, at the Rayburn House Office Building.
The scope of the review covers surface vessels, aircraft, information technology (IT), and shoreside infrastructure.
Vice Admiral Paul F. Thomas provided testimony on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Marie A. Mak provided testimony on behalf of the Government Accountability Office regarding acquisition oversight.
The hearing was held by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Post-hearing questions were submitted to witnesses by members including Mike Ezell, Hillary J. Scholten, and Rick Larsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'recapitalization' in the context of the Coast Guard?

It refers to the process of replacing or upgrading aging assets, including ships, planes, IT systems, and buildings, to ensure the Coast Guard can continue its missions.

Why was the GAO involved in this hearing?

The GAO provides independent, non-partisan audits and investigations into how federal agencies like the Coast Guard manage their large-scale acquisition and procurement programs.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Oversight Loop

The document highlights the standard oversight loop between the GAO's audit findings and Congressional committee review of Coast Guard procurement.

U.S. Coast Guard Government Accountability Office

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation“The Congressional body conducting the oversight hearing.”Map →

personPaul F. Thomas“Vice Admiral and Deputy Commandant for Mission Support at the U.S. Coast Guard.”Map →

organizationU.S. Coast Guard“The federal agency undergoing asset recapitalization.”Map →

organizationGovernment Accountability Office“The federal watchdog agency providing oversight on acquisition programs.”Map →

personMarie A. Mak“Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions at the GAO.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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