The bill is paired with theBuilding SHIPS in America Act, which includes tax incentives and financial tools to strengthen domestic ship construction. Below is a breakdown of the major provisions:
This ambitious legislative package represents one of the most comprehensive efforts in decades to reestablish the United States as a global maritime power, building on President Trump’s recent shipbuilding executive order following the U.S. Trade Representative’s findings regarding China’s shipbuilding dominance.
By combining regulatory reform, industrial investment, cargo policy, and workforce development, theSHIPS for America Actseeks to ensure that U.S.-flag ships, shipyards, and mariners can once again compete—and win—on the world stage.
