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Writing in support of S.802 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) Pay Our Coast Guard Act

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As a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, I join in with the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association & Enlisted Association, along with several military service organizations, asking for your cooperation in supporting Senate Bill 802, Pay Our Coast Guard Act. This act was introduced in the 119th Congress in February 2025, providing legislation to make continuous appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event of a government shutdown. This particular proposed legislation would bring parity with the Department of Defense military and civilian personnel. Our Coast Guard personnel carry out an expansive multi-mission responsibility to national and homeland security. The previous government shutdown in 2019 severely impacted our active duty members, who work in the same capacity as their military counterparts in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. In addition, any delay in funding will pose an extreme hardship on Coast Guard and other social services relief programs, such as the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, which by its charter is available to assist personnel with financial needs under this nature. Most importantly, this Senate Bill is all about fairness. Fairness in valuing the U.S. Coast Guard personnel as all other military services. We greatly appreciate your support in this matter.

Sincerely,