<p>Two years ago, I heard talk of a bill that was passed through the House that would require USCGA applicants to get a Congressional Nomination like the other military academies. I assumed the bill died in Senate for I never heard what came of it. However, I read in a more recent article that a bill was passed through the House a few months back supporting the same thing and it was moving onto the Senate. Is this accurate?
I was unable to find any other recent information on subject.
Any information would be greatly appreciated :)</p>
<p>The House passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act (HR 3619) on October 23, 2009, and it was subsequently sent to the Senate. One section (218) creates a process where nominations will be required as part of the USCGA appointment process.</p>
<p>It was then sent to the Senate, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. </p>
<p>The Senate then introduced and passed out of Committee their own Coast Guard Authorization Bill (S. 1194) and on October 30, 2009, it was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. </p>
<p>It has not been adopted by the full Senate as of today.</p>
<p>The Senate Bill S.1194 does not include a section (unlike the House bill) that would create a nomination process for the Coast Guard Academy.</p>
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<p>Thank you for the information Luigi59! My political studies teacher seemed to think it was still up for debate in Congress. Thanks for clearing that up!</p>
<p>That’s the process. With different provisions in the House and Senate versions it will go to a conference committee where the differences will be worked out, and then, if necessary, re-voted in both houses of Congress.</p>