SHIPS for America Act of 2024
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Filing registrants (6)
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Veterans' Affairs, 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.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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RESTORING AMERICAS MARITIME DOMINANCE Executive Order; Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; C1D/Seafarer Visa Issues; VIDA Implementation; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2026 - issues related to passenger vessel policy; Other maritime infrastructure and regulations
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
RESTORING AMERICAS MARITIME DOMINANCE Executive Order; Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; C1D/Seafarer Visa Issues; VIDA Implementation; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2026 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
RESTORING AMERICAS MARITIME DOMINANCE Executive Order; Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; C1D/Seafarer Visa Issues; VIDA Implementation; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2025 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
RESTORING AMERICAS MARITIME DOMINANCE Executive Order; Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; C1D/Seafarer Visa Issues; VIDA Implementation; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Educational overviews and updates on Other Transaction Authority; National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2296/H.R. 3838); The FoRGED Act (S.5618); SHIPS for America Act of 2024 (S. 5611/H.R. 10493).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2025 · third_quarter · Defense
Educational overviews and updates on Other Transaction Authority; National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 2296/H.R. 3838); The FoRGED Act (S.5618); SHIPS for America Act of 2024 (S. 5611/H.R. 10493).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
RESTORING AMERICAS MARITIME DOMINANCE Executive Order; Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative; C1D/Seafarer Visa Issues; VIDA Implementation; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1; issues related to Customs and Immigration Fees; S.5611/H.R. 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024 - issues related to domestic shipbuilding policy; S.524/H.R. 4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - issues related to passenger vessel policy
Client expense: $494,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Defense
Educational overviews and updates on Other Transaction Authority; National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (no bill number); The FoRGED Act (S.5618); SHIPS for America Act of 2024 (S. 5611/H.R. 10493).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R.10493, The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act of 2024; climate research; earth observing research related issues H.R. 1223, The Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act (ANCHOR) Act; research and development issues FY 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (P.L. 119-4); climate research; earth observing research; extramural research issues H.R. 4121/S., FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry, National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) related issues; grant related funding issues; avian flu; other issues H.R. 6093, The Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2023; climate research; earth observing research issues S. 5601, The Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025; climate research; earth observing research issues S. 1278, The Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues S. 1958, The Federal Operational Resilience in Emergency Conditions and Storm Tracking (FORECAST) Act; climate research; earth observing research issues S. 322, Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, climate research; earth observing research issues FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF); research and development issues; funding for science and technology programs; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing research issues FY 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; funding for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs H.R. 4016, FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; biomedical research funding at National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC); funding for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Education and Research Centers (ERC); Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (AFF) Centers; Total Worker Health (TWH) Centers H.R. 3838, FY 2026 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research; research facilities related issues S., FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research; research facilities related issues FY 2026 President's Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research issues; earth observing research issues
2025 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Education (NSF AI) Act Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research (RESEARCHER) Act H.R. 10493/S.5611, The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act of 2024; climate research; earth observing research issues H.R. 1223/S. 318, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act (ANCHOR Act); research facilities issues; research and development issues H.R. 1968, FY 2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (P.L. 119-4); climate research issues; earth observing research; funding for health; education; research programs; defense research programs; energy and water programs; research and development issues; biomedical research; science and technology programs; funding for federal agencies; agriculture program funding H.R. 8774/S. 4921 FY 2025 Department of Defense Appropriations Act/FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act; research and development issues H.R. 9026/S. 4795, FY 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act/FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 8997/S. 4927, FY 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act/FY 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 9029/S.4942, FY 2025 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act/ FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; provisions related to biomedical research at National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for the NIH; Section 224 Facilities and Administrative costs for NIH research; Facilities and Administrative cost issues; funding for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC); funding for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Education and Research Centers (ERC); Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (AFF) Centers; Total Worker Health (TWH) Centers; grant funding issues; research facilities issues FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research; research facilities issues S. 322,Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act,climate research; earth observing research issues FY 2026 President's Budget Request; climate and coastal observation research; earth observing research issues H.R. 9027/S. 4690, FY 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; FY 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Integrated Pest Management (IPM); veterinary medicine programs; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; amendment to increase funding for the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants Program; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); Artificial Intelligence research; provisions related to nutrition, research, extension, forestry, National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) related issues; grant related funding issues; avian flu; other issues National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing, research facilities Funding for science; research programs
2025 · first_quarter · Defense
Educational overviews and updates on Other Transaction Authority; National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (no bill number); The FoRGED Act (S.5618); SHIPS for America Act of 2024 (S. 5611/H.R. 10493).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S 436 - SAFE Act HR 874 - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act HR 1013 - American Port Access Privileges Act HR 1696 - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act HR 2373 - Rebuilding the United States-flag International Fleet Act HR 2710 - Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act HR 2741 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023 HR 4293 - American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 FY'25 Department of Transportation Appropriations FY'25 National Defense Authorizations Act S.5611/HR 10493 - SHIPS for America Act of 2024
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 9028 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY2025; Maritime Security Program funding, Maritime Administration funding H.R. 1836 Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, provisions related to maritime shipping. General discussions related to port congestion, supply chain and infrastructure issues General discussions related to US flag cargo preference requirements and US mariners H.R. 4993 To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes. H.R. 10493/ S. 5611 The Shipping and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act (SHIPS for America) to support the national defense and economic security of the United States by supporting vessels, ports, and shipyards of the United States and the U.S. maritime workforce. Educate Congress and the Administration on the importance of modernizing U.S. port operations.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
General maritime issues of interest to U.S. flag carriers - no specific legislation. Matters pertaining to coastwise laws - no specific legislation. Issues related to the Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI) including S. 4796 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; and H.R. 8070 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. S. 5611/H.R. 10493 - Ships For America Act - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to government shipbuilding and repair, classification, innovation, and decarbonization - no specific legislation. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Issues related to government shipbuilding, reciprocity, and repair and future developments in the maritime industry. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 8070 and S. 4638: Issues related to maritime innovation. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 9028 and S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Issues related to mariner shortage and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Sec. 3536 and provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet and mariner credentialing. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues related to U.S.-flag shipping, the Maritime Security Fleet, defense transportation programs, sealift recapitalization program, cargo preference laws, mariner shortage, and maritime issues generally (no specific bill). H.R. 7659 and S. 5468, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024: Provisions related to mariner credentialing. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 9028 and S.4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025: Provisions related to the Maritime Security Fleet. H.R. 10493 and S. 5611, SHIPS for America Act: Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Any legislative or administrative proposal to amend or waive the coastwise laws including H.R. 7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024; H.R. 8070 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 and Maritime Administration Authorization for fiscal Year 2025. Issues related to National Maritime Strategy - no specific legislation. H.R. 10493/S. 5611 - Ships for America Act - entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $300,000
| House |
| Referred To |
| December 18, 2024 |
| Financial Services Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Education and Workforce Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Foreign Affairs Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Ways and Means Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
| Armed Services Committee | House | Referred To | December 18, 2024 |
Client expense: $970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)