The purpose of this legislation is to expand the protections provided under the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to include members of the Coast Guard when they are not operating under the Department of the Navy. The goal is to ensure that Coast Guard veterans with combat-related injuries are treated fairly regarding tax withholdings on their severance payments. Key provisions of this legislation include amendments that clarify the roles of various secretaries in relation to the Coast Guard.