H.R. 3151

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

Sponsor: Trent Kelly

145 cosponsors
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I Oversight and accountability

II Maritime Security Trust Fund

III Sealift capability

IV Vessels of the United States in international commerce

A Strategic sealift programs

B Cargo preference

Sec. 419. Clarifying amendments

(a) Agricultural commodities emergency assistance clarification. Section 202(a) of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1722(a)) is amended by striking Notwithstanding and inserting Subject to the requirements of sections 55305 and 55314 of title 46, United States Code, and notwithstanding.

(b) Administrative provisions clarification. Section 407(b)(2)(A) of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1736a(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking Notwithstanding and inserting Subject to the requirements of sections 55305 and 55314 of title 46, United States Code, and notwithstanding.

(c) Emergency food security program clarification. Section 491(c)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2292(c)(1)) is amended by inserting and the requirements of sections 55305 and 55314 of title 46, United States Code after section 492.

C Regulatory reform

V Shipbuilding

A Shipbuilding financial incentives

B Department of Defense Programs

C Shipbuilding innovation and infrastructure

VI Workforce Development

A Workforce incentives

B Workforce Pipeline

C United States Merchant Marine Academy and State maritime academies

D Maritime Credentialing Modernization

VII Amendments to the internal revenue code of 1986