(The Center Square) — Amid issues with its shipbuilding programs, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the spending bill for the U.S. Coast Guard this week.
House Resolution 4275 passed by a 399-12 vote on Wednesday and will run until 2029. It comes on top of the $25 billion the service will receive in reconciliation.Â
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