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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 6304· Senate(119-SAMDT-6304)

S.Amdt. 6304

Rep. Graham
Age: 71 years
South Carolina
Introduced
6/24/2026
Sponsored by
Lindsey Graham
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

The purpose of SA 6304 is to add a section to bill S. 4784 to create the Historic Naval Ship Preservation Grant Program within the Department of the Interior. This program aims to support the physical preservation of historic military vessels so the American public can use them for education and inspiration regarding United States military maritime endeavors.

The amendment proposes the following changes and additions:

  • Administration: The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, will administer the program in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.

  • Grant Uses: Grants will be awarded competitively to eligible entities for:

    • Conserving and preserving historic military vessels at covered sites, which includes physical repair, upkeep, and mitigating environmental damage or hazards.
    • Creating workforce development and education programs for military maritime careers, such as submarine construction and shipbuilding.

  • Eligibility: Grants can be awarded to private nonprofit organizations or units of State and local government that administer a covered site.

  • Funding: The amendment authorizes $5,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 and every fiscal year following.