Commerce Committee Leadership Introduce Bill to Ensure Coast Guard Personnel Paid In Event of Gov't Shutdown

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"This legislation guarantees that Coast Guard members and their families stationed in the State of Washington and across the country will be treated like other members of the armed forces if there is a lapse in federal funding. This isn't just a matter of fairness, but recognition of the vital role Coasties and their families play in search and rescue, emergency response, oil spill prevention, facilitating maritime commerce, and protecting national security."

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