New bill would create commission to study maritime industrial base

By Abby Shepherd / March 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A new bill introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers would establish a national commission on the maritime industrial base, following previous congressional and executive moves to bolster national shipbuilding efforts. The bill -- titled the “ Save Our Shipyards Act of 2025 ” -- would create a commission to investigate the current condition of the U.S. maritime industry, focusing especially “on the needs of the United States military, including shipyards, shipbuilding and repairs, harbors and skilled workforce,” according to...

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