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H.R. 10577

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To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced
September 24, 2026
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This bill directs the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator to prioritize completing design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, which are cargo ships maintained in reserve for national defense emergencies. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, they must brief Congress on the status of a roll-on, roll-off vessel design project, the plan for establishing a shipyard management program, the funding needed year-by-year for a 10-ship construction program, and how new ship construction will coordinate with existing used vessel purchases to maintain fleet readiness. The bill affects the Navy and Maritime Administration, which oversee the reserve fleet, and ultimately impacts the country's maritime logistics capacity during emergencies. No specific funding amounts are authorized in this bill, but it requires detailed reporting on the financial profile needed to execute the proposed shipbuilding program over time.

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