A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to support the research, design, development, demonstration, and deployment of zero-emission vessels and retrofit or replacement of existing vessels with zero-emission vessel technologies and charging infrastructure or fueling infrastructure, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The Next Generation Shipping Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program supporting research, development, and deployment of zero-emission vessels and clean fuel technologies for maritime transportation, along with the necessary charging and fueling infrastructure. Eligible recipients include vessel owners and operators, U.S. manufacturers, port authorities, academic institutions, and labor-training nonprofits, with funding provided through grants, low-interest loans, and loan guarantees. The bill prioritizes projects that reduce costs and improve efficiency, advance environmental justice, engage affected communities, include labor agreements, and support workforce training for zero-emission vessel operations. The legislation authorizes one billion dollars annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2036 and establishes an advisory committee with representatives from federal agencies, labor groups, environmental organizations, ports, and the maritime industry to guide the program and report on progress. The bill explicitly prohibits funding for automated vessel systems and requires prevailing wages for workers on funded projects.
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