Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025

This bill clarifies the U.S. Coast Guard's leadership structure by formally establishing a dedicated "Secretary of the Coast Guard" position. The Secretary, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, will directly lead the Coast Guard and receive direct reports from the Commandant, bypassing intermediate departmental layers. This change streamlines command reporting to the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the Coast Guard operates within that department. The bill does not alter Coast Guard missions or create new policies - it only formalizes existing leadership reporting lines.