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

C Regulatory reform

V Shipbuilding

A Shipbuilding financial incentives

Sec. 508. Eligibility for loan guarantees

Section 1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513(b)) is amended by inserting at the end the following:

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(14) Marine transportation systems, including commercial vessels of the United States, shipyards, marine terminals, and port facilities.

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