Bill · H.R. 2955· House(119-HR-2955)
Smart Ship Repair Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Smart Ship Repair Act of 2025," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. Specifically, it seeks to modify the definition of short-term work used for Navy construction of combatant and escort vessels. The change involves adjusting the time limit currently set in the law. The legislation proposes increasing this duration from 12 months to 18 months.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill may benefit maritime and defense-related business owners by streamlining project assignments.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The change in project duration may provide more stability for naval construction workers.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The extension of the short-term work window may facilitate more consistent project assignments for maritime workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Modification of short-term work definition: By striking "12 months" and inserting "18 months" in Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, the bill changes how Navy construction and vessel project assignments are categorized.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa