"Drugs, Thugs and Fish: Examining Coast Guard Law Enforcement Efforts"

Hearing
Subcommittee: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

Members will hear testimony from the Coast Guard regarding its law enforcement missions, including efforts to interdict the illegal entry of drugs and migrants along the maritime border, and to deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Witnesses
Heather MacLeod
Director, Justice and Homeland Security Programs
United States Government Accountability Office
David C. Barata
Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities
United States Coast Guard