Bill > S4687

This bill, the Made in America Shipbuilding Act of 2020, seeks to expand domestic content requirements for certain shipboard components. Specifically, it would require that the head of an executive agency can only enter into contracts related to the acquisition, construction, or conversion of a vessel if the vessel is to be constructed or converted in the United States. It also establishes new requirements for the domestic sourcing of various shipboard components, such as air circuit breakers, propulsion system components, and ship service and emergency power generation equipment. The bill includes some exceptions and waiver authorities for these requirements, based on factors like cost, availability, and national security. Additionally, it includes provisions related to the use of U.S.-produced steel, iron, aluminum, and manufactured products in shipbuilding contracts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4687/all-info