This bill would allow the U.S. Coast Guard to build vessels in foreign shipyards located in NATO member countries or Indo-Pacific nations with U.S. defense treaties, but only if doing so costs less than building them domestically. Before any such foreign construction can begin, the Coast Guard Commandant must certify to Congress that the foreign shipyard is not owned or operated by Chinese companies or entities based in China. The legislation creates a narrow exception to the existing ban on constructing Coast Guard vessels outside the United States, recognizing that cost savings and allied partnerships may sometimes make foreign construction more efficient. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are outlined in the bill. This change would affect Coast Guard procurement decisions and potentially expand the options available to the service when acquiring new vessels.
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