SHIPS Act co-sponsor Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) expects movement on the shipbuilding legislation soon but acknowledged on Wednesday there are difficulties facing the bill due to the ongoing government shutdown. There could be an expedited situation in which the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act is included in the fiscal year 2026 defense policy bill, but Young said this will be difficult to achieve in “today’s Washington.” “Barring that, I think we've laid the groundwork...
