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H.R.4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 119th Congress (2025-2026) Section Summary:

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The bill amends Section 2708 of title 14, United States Code, by adding a provision that allows the Coast Guard to provide a cash allowance to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items, provided that the Coast Guard does not furnish these items to the officer.

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SEC. 245.Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers. Section 2708 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(c) The Coast Guard may provide a cash allowance, in such amount as the Secretary shall determine by policy, to be paid to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items, if such uniform items are not so furnished to the member by the Coast Guard.”.