This bill makes sure the Coast Guard can keep operating if the federal government runs out of money to pay for it. Here's what that means: Sometimes Congress doesn't pass a budget on time, which creates a gap where government agencies don't have funding approved. During these gaps, many government services shut down. This bill says the Coast Guard specifically gets emergency funding to stay operational during that gap—but only for up to 30 days or however long the funding problem lasts, whichever is shorter. So instead of the Coast Guard having to stop patrols, rescues, and other operations while waiting for Congress to pass a budget, they can keep doing their job. This affects anyone who depends on Coast Guard services like search and rescue operations, maritime safety, and coastal security.

To provide for continued operation of the Coast Guard in the event of a lapse in appropriation.

Van Drew, Jefferson

<p>This bill provides appropriations for&nbsp;the Coast Guard if there is a lapse in appropriations for the Coast Guard. Specifically, the bill provides the appropriations that are necessary for the operation of the Coast Guard for the lesser of (1) 30 days, or (2) the duration of the lapse in appropriations.</p>