Senate bill would withhold funds until Navy commits to 31 amphibious warships

By Nick Wilson / July 11, 2023 at 3:48 PM
The Senate Armed Services Committee's defense policy bill aims to limit the Navy's use of certain funds until the sea service delivers a 30-year shipbuilding plan that maintains a minimum of 31 amphibious warships. The full text of the bill , released today and expected to be voted on later this month, includes a provision that would prevent the obligation or expenditure of half of the Navy’s total fiscal year 2024 operations and maintenance funding until service Secretary Carlos Del...

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