Increase domestic shipbuilding capacity and modernize maritime infrastructure to strengthen national security and economic competitiveness.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SHIPS for America Act of 2025?
The SHIPS for America Act remains stalled in committee as of June 2026, with the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation last taking action on April 30, 2025. Members of the House committee must now decide whether to advance the bill, but historical data shows that most legislation fails because committees choose not to hold a vote. This lack of committee action is the primary constraint preventing the proposal from reaching a full floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SHIPS for America Act of 2025 (H.R. 3151 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10493 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10493 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5611 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5611 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Trent Kelly (R-MS)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.