How much does the U.S. spend on Coast Guard?

$14 billion
0.2% of the $7.0 trillion federal budget
FY2025 data
Each square is 1% of FY2025 federal spending. Highlighted: Everything Else — 13 of 100 squares.

About $14 billion for the Coast Guard, covering maritime security, search and rescue, and drug interdiction.

The only military branch under DHS rather than DOD.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the U.S. spend on Coast Guard?

About $14 billion for the Coast Guard, covering maritime security, search and rescue, and drug interdiction. The only military branch under DHS rather than DOD.

How does Coast Guard compare to total federal spending?

Coast Guard comes to 0.2% of the $7.0 trillion the federal government spent in FY2025. About $14 billion for the Coast Guard, covering maritime security, search and rescue, and drug interdiction.

How much does the government spend on search and rescue?

About $14 billion for the Coast Guard, covering maritime security, search and rescue, and drug interdiction. The only military branch under DHS rather than DOD.