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Disinterment of Remains of Fernando V. Cota From Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 10, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. EZELL. Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026.

This bipartisan legislation includes the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. This bill supports the efforts of the Coast Guard to protect American waters, interdict drugs, stop human trafficking, promote maritime safety, and save lives at sea.

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes funding for the Coast Guard through fiscal year 2027 and makes critical investments to enable the service to meet its growing mission demands.

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the work of Chairman Graves on this legislation, along with Ranking Member Larsen and Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Carbajal.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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