S4630Referred to Committee

A bill to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-21
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1
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David McCormick
David McCormick
Republican · PA · Senator
Votes with party: 35.2% (315 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

2026-05-21

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Plain-English Summary

The federal government would speed up the process of determining design specifications for new ships that would be kept in reserve for emergency use during national crises or military operations. This affects the Navy and shipbuilding companies that construct these vessels, potentially allowing them to begin construction sooner once design requirements are finalized. The bill aims to strengthen the nation's ability to quickly mobilize additional ships if needed for defense or disaster response.

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