The Save Our Ships Act establishes a new federal grant program within the Department of the Interior to fund the preservation and conservation of historic military ships and submarines that are open to the public. Eligible recipients include state and local governments and private nonprofits that operate museums, memorials, or educational centers displaying decommissioned military vessels, and they can use grants for physical repairs, environmental hazard mitigation, and education or workforce development programs related to maritime careers. The bill authorizes five million dollars annually starting in fiscal year 2025 to support these preservation efforts, with the program to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. The legislation is designed to ensure that these historic ships remain accessible to the American public for educational purposes and to inspire future participation in military maritime industries like shipbuilding and submarine construction.
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