Bill · H.R. 4952· House(119-HR-4952)
Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act
- Introduced
- 8/12/2025
- Last activity
- 8/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act'', proposes an exception to the current prohibition on building Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards. Under this act, the President could authorize such construction if it is deemed in the national security interest of the United States. To qualify, the shipyard must be in a NATO member country or an Indo-Pacific country with a mutual defense treaty with the U.S. Additionally, the construction cost must be less than what it would cost in a domestic shipyard. The Coast Guard Commandant must also certify that the shipyard is not owned or operated by a Chinese company or a multinational company domiciled in the People's Republic of China.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill explicitly seeks to reduce costs by only allowing foreign construction if it is less expensive than domestic options.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill incentivizes shipbuilding within NATO and US-allied Indo-Pacific nations, strengthening those security ties.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands the President's authority to authorize exceptions to existing prohibitions on foreign shipbuilding.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-5
The ability to use foreign shipyards could decrease opportunities for domestic maritime workers and unions.
Is this likely to create jobs?-3
Allowing foreign shipbuilding may reduce the demand for domestic maritime manufacturing jobs.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Domestic shipyard owners may face increased competition from foreign shipyards under this exception.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cost Savings: The bill allows for construction in foreign shipyards if the cost is less than construction in a domestic shipyard (Section 2(a)(1)(B)). This could result in more efficient use of funds for Coast Guard vessel construction.
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National Security Interests: The President can authorize exceptions when determined to be in the national security interest of the United States (Section 2(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No text provided regarding negative impacts: The provided text does not explicitly list specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Union Workers-5Good For Business Owners-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 8/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida