Shipbuilding Innovation Act (H.R. 10479)

Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would authorize $100 million annually from 2025 through 2029 to subsidize up to 80% of the costs for shipyard infrastructure and vessel design, directly impacting the financial viability of domestic maritime manufacturers and energy-related shipping operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Shipyards

Shipyards are eligible to apply for federal grants to fund infrastructure and vessel development.

Maritime Administration

The agency is tasked with administering the grant program, auditing recipients, and issuing funding notices.

Energy transition companies

These entities may utilize the specialty vessels developed and built under this program.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a new federal grant program to help U.S. shipyards develop and build specialized vessels for energy transition projects, such as those using innovative power systems. It also mandates a market study on the domestic construction of these vessels and requires annual reports to Congress on the status of the U.S.-flagged fleet.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can the grant money be used for?

Funds can be used for capital improvements in shipyards to build specialty vessels for and for the actual construction of those vessels.

Are there restrictions on where materials must be sourced?

Yes, the bill includes '' provisions requiring a high percentage of domestic components, though exceptions exist for items unavailable in the U.S. or from specific defense-partner countries.

Who is eligible to apply for these grants?

The bill authorizes the Maritime Administrator to execute agreements with shipyards for new vessel concept development.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would authorize $100 million annually from 2025 through 2029 to subsidize up to 80% of the costs for shipyard infrastructure and vessel design, directly impacting the financial viability of domestic maritime manufacturers and energy-related shipping operations.

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Increasing Domestic Content Requirements

The bill explicitly scales up 'Buy America' requirements from 70% to 80% by 2029, signaling a legislative push for higher domestic manufacturing standards in the maritime sector.

Maritime Administration

Connected Entities

otherEnergy transition initiatives“The initiatives the vessels are designed to support.”Map →

personSecretary of the Navy“Consults on naval vessel needs.”Map →

personSecretary of the Department of which the Coast Guard is operating“Consults on Coast Guard needs.”Map →

organizationShipyards“Organizations that will receive grants to build vessels.”Map →

locationUnited States“U.S. based construction and support of specialty vessels.”Map →

organizationCoast Guard“The Coast Guard is consulted on the program.”Map →

personAdministrator of the Maritime Administration“Administers the vessel concept development and infrastructure grant program.”Map →

personSecretary of Transportation“Responsible for overseeing the market opportunity study.”Map →

personSecretary of Energy“Consults on energy transition initiatives.”Map →

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