US Code

Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

14 U.S.C. § 2701

Procurement of personnel

The Coast Guard may expend operations and support funds for recruiting activities, including advertising and entertainment, to—
(1)
obtain recruits for the Service and cadet applicants; and
(2)
gain support of recruiting objectives from those who may assist in the recruiting effort.

Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 39363 Stat. 531Pub. L. 104–324, title II, § 206(b)110 Stat. 3908Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b)132 Stat. 4226Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV134 Stat. 4760(, , § 468; , , ; renumbered § 2701, , , ; [LXXXV], § 8513(a)(4), , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

“expenses of recruiting for the Coast Guard; advertising for and obtaining enlisted personnel and applicants for appointment as cadets;”
June 19, 1948, ch. 55862 Stat. 562Based on the following language contained in the Coast Guard appropriation act for 1949, “Pay and Allowances” and preceding years: (, ).

Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

section 4901 of this titleA prior section 2701 was renumbered .

Amendments

Pub. L. 116–2832021—, in introductory provisions, substituted “operations and support” for “operating expense” and struck out “but not limited to” after “including” and “in order” after “entertainment,”.

Pub. L. 115–282section 468 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 104–3241996— amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Coast Guard may make expenditures as necessary in order to obtain recruits for the service and cadet applicants, including advertising.”