Skip to main content
Federal & State Lawfederalstatelaw.com
Home/Federal/Bills (Live)
HOUSE 2860117th CongressReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SHIPYARD Act

Last Action
4/26/2021

Actions

  • 2021-04-26Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2021-04-26Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2021-04-26Introduced in House
  • 2021-04-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-26 (00)

Supplying Help to Infrastructure in Ports, Yards, and America's Repair Docks Act of 2021 or the SHIPYARD Act

This bill provides supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for improving naval shipyard infrastructure. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

DOD must make this funding directly available to the Department of the Navy. Funds must be used for specified purposes, including for public and private shipyard facilities, docks, dry docks, capital equipment improvements, and dredging efforts needed by shipyards.

Cosponsors (17)

  • Mike Gallagher (R-WI)
  • Elaine Luria (D-VA)
  • Robert Scott (D-VA)
  • Ed Case (D-HI)
  • Jared Golden (D-ME)
  • Jerry Carl (R-AL)
  • Steven Palazzo (R-MS)
  • Kaiali'i Kahele (D-HI)
  • Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • ROBERT ADERHOLT (R-AL)
  • Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
  • Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
  • Mary Scanlon (D-PA)
  • A. McEachin (D-VA)
  • Chris Pappas (D-NH)
  • Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
  • W. Steube (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Appropriations
  • Defense spending
  • Hawaii
  • Maine
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Virginia
  • Washington State
Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.