The Coast Guard was the first agency to react to the terrorist attacks on September 11 and provide critical assistance during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. This bill provides the resources and policy provisions that the Coast Guard needs to continue their critical mission. Assisting migrants and stopping drug shipments at sea. searchandrescue missions. monitoring our ports. and protecting our homeland are just a few of the vital services that the Coast Guard provides. all of which is critical to my home State of Florida. where 14 deepwater ports and 1.200 miles of coastline are the gateway to America. [ 1530 This legislation also includes important provisions I have long championed that bring maritime laws into the modern era and recognize the positive changes that have taken place in employment rights. Again. Mr.
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