Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Appointed as Conferee for Coast Guard Reauthorization
Issues: National Security
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Appointed as Conferee for Coast Guard Reauthorization
WASHINGTON-Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) has been appointed as a House conferee for the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003 (H.R. 2443). This is the first conference to which Diaz-Balart has been appointed.
"I am honored to be appointed to this conference," Diaz-Balart said. "The Coast Guard provides an invaluable service to our nation and is critical in protecting our shores and waters. As a conferee, I look forward to helping craft the final legislation to reauthorize such a vital part of our homeland security."