Proud to be an original cosponsor of new bipartisan legislation that would ensure United States Coast Guard members are paid during the duration of the government shutdown.https://luria.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-elaine-luria-cosponsors-bipartisan-bill-would-pay-coast-guard …
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We rely on our brave Coast Guard to provide maritime safety, security, and stewardship. Members of our maritime security service need to put food on the table, fill their gas tanks, and pay their rent or mortgage. They should never bear the burden of political breakdowns.
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The Coast Guard falls under the Department of Homeland Security, so it is the only service branch currently running without funding during the shutdown.
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