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Save Our Ships Act

USA119th CongressHR-5970| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Save Our Ships Act , establishes the Historic Naval Ship Preservation Grant Program within the Department of the Interior. The program's primary goal is to support the physical preservation of historic military vessels, ensuring their continued availability to the American public. This initiative aims to educate on past maritime endeavors and inspire future United States military maritime pursuits, with administration overseen by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense. The program will award competitive grants to eligible entities, including state or local governments and private nonprofit organizations that administer "covered sites" providing public access to these vessels. Grant funds can be used for conserving and preserving historic military vessels, which includes physical upkeep, repair, and mitigating environmental hazards or damage. Additionally, grants can support education and workforce development programs related to military maritime careers, such as shipbuilding and submarine construction. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year to carry out the program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9983
Save Our Ships Act
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9983
    Save Our Ships Act


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Armed Forces and National Security

Save Our Ships Act

USA119th CongressHR-5970| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This legislation, known as the Save Our Ships Act , establishes the Historic Naval Ship Preservation Grant Program within the Department of the Interior. The program's primary goal is to support the physical preservation of historic military vessels, ensuring their continued availability to the American public. This initiative aims to educate on past maritime endeavors and inspire future United States military maritime pursuits, with administration overseen by the Secretary of the Interior in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security and Defense. The program will award competitive grants to eligible entities, including state or local governments and private nonprofit organizations that administer "covered sites" providing public access to these vessels. Grant funds can be used for conserving and preserving historic military vessels, which includes physical upkeep, repair, and mitigating environmental hazards or damage. Additionally, grants can support education and workforce development programs related to military maritime careers, such as shipbuilding and submarine construction. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year to carry out the program.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9983
Save Our Ships Act
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9983
    Save Our Ships Act


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted