S.Amdt. 5877

SA 5877, submitted by Mr. McCormick and Mr. Kelly, aims to add a section to bill S. 4784 focused on the modernization of the Ready Reserve Force.

The amendment changes the bill by adding the following requirements:

• Design Prioritization: The Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Transportation must prioritize finalizing design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels.

• Congressional Briefing: Within 180 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of Transportation must brief specific congressional committees on:

  • The status of sealift vessel design developed under section 3546 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
  • The timeline and plan for a vessel construction manager program, including shipyard selection criteria, the selection process, and procurement strategy.
  • The fiscal year funding profile needed for the 10-ship newbuild program authorized under section 2218(f) of title 10, United States Code.
  • How the newbuild program and the used vessel procurement program will be managed together to keep Ready Reserve Force readiness during the transition.