CRS on ships

The Congressional Research Service recently issued a report that looks at the Navy's future shipbuilding plans.

According to the Jan. 8 report (first obtained by Secrecy News), among the potential issues for lawmakers regarding the Navy's fiscal year 2016 shipbuilding budget as well as the five- and 30-year shipbuilding plans are:

* the potential impact on the size and capability of the Navy of limiting Department of Defense (DOD) spending through FY2021 to the levels set forth in the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011, as amended;

* the affordability of the 30-year shipbuilding plan; and

* the appropriate future size and structure of the Navy in light of budgetary and strategic considerations.

Some other recent CRS reports of note:

* The Navy's John Lewis-class oiler shipbuilding program

* The federal cybersecurity workforce