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

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

Sec. 703. Elimination of 30-day limitation on domestic operations

(a) In general. Section 1355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended—

(1) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (4), and

(2) in subsection (g)(2), by striking subparagraph (D).

(b) Effective date. The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.