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US HR3151
SHIPS for America Act of 2025 Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2025
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Introduced
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To support the national defense and economic security of the United States by supporting vessels, ports, and shipyards of the United States and the U.S. maritime workforce.
AI Summary
This bill aims to support the national defense and economic security of the United States by revitalizing the maritime industry through comprehensive reforms. The bill establishes a Maritime Security Board to oversee maritime policy, creates a Maritime Security Trust Fund to finance maritime initiatives, and introduces a Strategic Commercial Fleet program to increase the number of U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce. The legislation provides financial incentives for shipbuilding, offers tax credits for vessel and shipyard investments, and implements workforce development programs to attract and retain merchant mariners. Key provisions include increasing cargo preference requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, creating a Maritime Security Advisor position to coordinate national maritime affairs, developing a National Maritime Strategy, and establishing maritime innovation centers to support technology development. The bill also includes measures to de-risk the maritime sector from foreign competitors, particularly China, by implementing restrictions on foreign vessel operations and providing support for U.S. shipyards and maritime workforce training. Additionally, the legislation offers various incentives for merchant mariners, such as educational assistance, loan forgiveness, and career retention programs, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the United States' maritime capabilities and national security.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (79)
Trent Kelly (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Wesley Bell (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Jack Bergman (R),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Shontel Brown (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Mike Carey (R),
Troy Carter (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Don Davis (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Pat Fallon (R),
Cleo Fields (D),
Brad Finstad (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Lance Gooden (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Val Hoyle (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
David Kustoff (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Cory Mills (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Josh Riley (D),
Michael Rulli (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Dale Strong (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (on 05/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3151/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3151/BILLS-119hr3151ih.pdf |
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