S1541Referred to Committee

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-30
Introduced
25
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
Democrat · AZ · Senator
Votes with party: 77.7% (810 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$4,000k

Full profile: /officials/K000377

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (25)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2025-04-30

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Previously

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would authorize federal funding and support for domestic shipbuilding and ship repair industries to strengthen America's maritime capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign shipyards. It would affect shipyard workers, shipping companies, and defense contractors by potentially creating jobs and modernizing U.S. naval and commercial vessel construction. The bill aims to boost economic competitiveness in the transportation sector while supporting national security interests related to maritime operations.

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Transportation and Public Works
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