SENATE RESOLUTION STRONGLY REPROVING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S PLAN TO REMOVE 38 BUOYS FROM RHODE ISLAND WATERS

This Senate Resolution (SR 1117) requests the U.S. Coast Guard retain 38 physical buoys in Rhode Island waters that the Coast Guard proposed removing to shift toward electronic navigation systems. It directly affects Rhode Island boaters, particularly smaller vessels and recreational users who rely on physical buoys for safe navigation in areas like Narragansett Bay, where electronic systems may be unreliable. The resolution argues that removing these buoys risks safety for thousands of boaters without modern navigation equipment. The Senate passed the resolution on June 3, 2025, directing it be sent to relevant Coast Guard officials and Rhode Island officials.