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H.R. 2994 (115th)

SHIPS Act

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Introduced

21 June 2017

Last action

17 July 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

Sponsors

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas Act or the SHIPS Act This bill declares that it shall be the policy of the United States to have available, as soon as practicable, at least 355 battle force ships, comprised of the optimal mix of platforms, with funding subject to the annual authorization and appropriation of funds.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 July 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

    Source: Committee

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