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Committee presses Coast Guard on misconduct response and quality‑of‑life steps; commandant says 21 of 33 directed actions complete
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Summary
Members pressed the Coast Guard on Operation Field Anchor and measures to prevent and respond to sexual assault; the acting commandant said 21 of 33 directed actions from previous reviews are complete and pledged ongoing cooperation with the DHS inspector general. Lawmakers also raised quality‑of‑life issues including housing, childcare and pay.
Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security pressed the acting commandant about the Coast Guard’s efforts to address sexual assault, harassment and culture problems revealed by Operation Field Anchor and prior reviews.
Representative DeLauro asked for a status update on 33 directed actions that followed an accountability and training review; Admiral Lundy told the panel that 21 of the 33 directed actions have been completed and that the service continues to work on the remainder. Lundy described recently completed items including security improvements at Chase Hall cadet barracks, the start of Sentinel resiliency training that includes bystander intervention, and expanded assault prevention training for new entrants. He also said the Coast Guard is fully cooperating with an ongoing investigation by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General.
Why it matters: Committee members framed sexual assault and harassment as a readiness and retention concern. DeLauro and other members called for continued timely reporting to the committee and for tracking completion timelines for the remaining directed actions. The acting commandant committed to provide a timeline and regular updates to the committee on progress.
Quality of life: Members separately raised housing, childcare, medical access and pay as pressing issues for enlisted personnel and families. Lundy described the targeted pay increase for junior enlisted members funded in the FY25 spend plan as essential and said housing availability, child care access and TRICARE medical access in remote locations remain top priorities for readiness.
Discussion versus action: The hearing was oversight and informational. No formal remedies or policy changes were adopted on the record; the commandant agreed to provide additional written updates and briefings.
