hunt hunt i stand with mr. gar mendy for the coast guard authorize age act. we have a bill before us today. home run 4188 as amended by the senate is similar to the legislation that passed the house in 2015. it makes several reforms as well as. it is important legislation that will assist the coast guard in fulfilling is missions. i thank you for your hard work and chairman shuster. and support the coast guard allowed for the development. the members of the coast guard do a tremendous. and save those in danger and ensure the safety and ports and waterways. passing home run 188. will demonstrate the strong support that congress has and the deep appreciation they have for our nation. i would like to thank our staff and the democrat staff. i would like to thank for the to getat they put in and this done. i urge all members to pass this. and i reserve the balance of my time. the court: jart. the chair recognizes jasm california. gary: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the court: jarked. gary: i'm pleased to rise to join chairman hunter in strong support