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US HR3151
US HR3151SHIPS 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 (119)
Trent Kelly (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Aaron Bean (R),
Wesley Bell (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Jack Bergman (R),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Mike Bost (R),
Brendan Boyle (D),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Shontel Brown (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Janelle Bynum (D),
Mike Carey (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Troy Carter (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jason Crow (D),
Don Davis (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Pat Fallon (R),
Cleo Fields (D),
Brad Finstad (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Laura Friedman (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Lance Gooden (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Mike Haridopolos (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
David Kustoff (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Greg Landsman (D),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
John McGuire (R),
Rob Menendez (D),
Mark Messmer (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Cory Mills (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Blake Moore (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Josh Riley (D),
David Rouzer (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Pat Ryan (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Dale Strong (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Juan Vargas (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
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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