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HR 5970119th CongressIn Committee
Save Our Ships Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-New Jersey)
Defense & National SecurityEducationInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Save Our Ships Act establishes a Historic Naval Ship Preservation Grant Program within the Department of the Interior to fund conservation of decommissioned military vessels at public sites, including maintenance, environmental hazard mitigation, and educational programs, with $5 million annually authorized starting in fiscal year 2026.
Key Points
- 1Creates a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service for preserving historic military ships and submarines at public venues.
- 2Authorizes $5 million annually for state/local governments and nonprofits to cover physical upkeep, repair, and environmental hazard mitigation of decommissioned naval vessels.
- 3Funds education and workforce development initiatives focused on military maritime careers, shipbuilding, and submarine construction to inspire future naval endeavors.
Impact Areas
Historic naval ship museums and memorials across the United StatesState and local government entities operating military vessel exhibitsNonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving maritime military historyWorkforce training programs in shipbuilding and submarine construction
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