U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan Votes to Support Coast Guard Funding

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U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today voted to support a bill -- the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act -- that will help the Coast Guard in Duluth continue its vital mission and support the Great Lakes domestic maritime economy.

Among other provisions, the bill supports military pay raises for Coast Guard service members at a level consistent with service members of the other Armed Forces, which Nolan says will benefit the mission of the Coast Guard Cutter ALDER.

The ALDER and its crew have a wide array of missions that benefit the Port of Duluth − including ice breaking, navigation, search and rescue, and law enforcement.

Additionally, the bill authorizes several actions to promote the U.S. maritime industry, improve maritime safety, clarify or extend existing regulatory authorities, and improve regulatory enforcement to support the domestic maritime economy - which generates annually over $100 billion in economic output and $11 billion in tax revenue.

"I was so pleased to vote yes on this bill to support the Coast Guard -- especially our Coast Guard here in Duluth," Nolan said. "This funding will help ensure safe and efficient maritime transportation, which is crucial for supporting our local economy in the region."

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