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April 21, 2026
Sen. Rick Scott blocks Coast Guard promotions
- Senator Rick Scott is holding up the confirmation of hundreds of Coast Guard promotions due to a dispute with a shipbuilder in Florida.
- The hold prevents quick Senate approval and forces time-consuming roll call votes on promotions typically passed unanimously.
- Scott is advocating for a resolution related to Eastern Shipbuilding Group, which has faced financial issues affecting its contract with the Coast Guard.
2 Sources
- Rick Scott holds up Coast Guard promotionsApr 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM · Politico
- Rick Scott holding Coast Guard promotions over issue with shipbuilderApr 22, 2026 at 6:56 PM · The Hill