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A bill to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-4630| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
David McCormick

David McCormick

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels , aiming to accelerate fleet modernization. Within 180 days, a comprehensive briefing must be provided to congressional defense committees. This briefing will detail the status of the roll-on, roll-off vessel design and outline the plan and timeline for establishing a vessel construction manager program for new RRF construction, including procurement strategy and shipyard selection criteria. It must also present the funding profile for the authorized 10-ship newbuild program , phased by fiscal year. Finally, the briefing will explain how the newbuild program will integrate with the ongoing used vessel procurement program to maintain RRF readiness during the transition.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-4630| Senate 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels , aiming to accelerate fleet modernization. Within 180 days, a comprehensive briefing must be provided to congressional defense committees. This briefing will detail the status of the roll-on, roll-off vessel design and outline the plan and timeline for establishing a vessel construction manager program for new RRF construction, including procurement strategy and shipyard selection criteria. It must also present the funding profile for the authorized 10-ship newbuild program , phased by fiscal year. Finally, the briefing will explain how the newbuild program will integrate with the ongoing used vessel procurement program to maintain RRF readiness during the transition.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
David McCormick

David McCormick

Republican Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

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