An Act to amend certain laws affecting personnel of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
Public Law 94-546 · H.R. 12939 · 94th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Oct 18, 1976 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-MO-3)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Philip Ruppe, Rep. Mario Biaggi,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends laws relating to the Coast Guard. Defines "promotion year" as commencing on July 1 of each year and ending June 30 for purposes of considering Coast Guard personnel for promotions. Requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard to submit to Congress a report in April of each year (previously January) regarding the operations and expenditures of the Coast Guard during the preceding fiscal year.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Oct 18, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-546.
- Oct 8, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Oct 7, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Oct 6, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Oct 1, 1976Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Sep 28, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Jul 20, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Jul 19, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed House, roll call #508 (375-1).House roll call 508
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Jul 2, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Mar 31, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.