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Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act

USA119th CongressHR-9911| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, enabling the designation of specific areas as maritime prosperity zones that qualify for opportunity zone benefits. These zones are population census tracts identified by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with various federal officials including those from Defense and Transportation, as suitable for maritime industry operations. The Secretary of the Treasury then certifies these nominations, treating them as qualified opportunity zones distinct from existing low-income community designations. To qualify for tax benefits, investments within these newly designated areas must be substantially dedicated to a maritime industry , encompassing activities like shipbuilding, repair, and related support for vessels or port infrastructure, with specific NAICS codes provided as examples. The bill limits the total number of designated maritime prosperity zones to 100 nationwide at any given time. Furthermore, it establishes a new "qualified maritime prosperity fund" to facilitate these specialized investments, with the amendments taking effect after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act

USA119th CongressHR-9911| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This bill, titled the "Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, enabling the designation of specific areas as maritime prosperity zones that qualify for opportunity zone benefits. These zones are population census tracts identified by the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with various federal officials including those from Defense and Transportation, as suitable for maritime industry operations. The Secretary of the Treasury then certifies these nominations, treating them as qualified opportunity zones distinct from existing low-income community designations. To qualify for tax benefits, investments within these newly designated areas must be substantially dedicated to a maritime industry , encompassing activities like shipbuilding, repair, and related support for vessels or port infrastructure, with specific NAICS codes provided as examples. The bill limits the total number of designated maritime prosperity zones to 100 nationwide at any given time. Furthermore, it establishes a new "qualified maritime prosperity fund" to facilitate these specialized investments, with the amendments taking effect after December 31, 2026.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

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