Bill · S. 406· Senate(119-S-406)
Ensuring Naval Readiness Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act," aims to change current laws regarding naval vessel construction. It proposes an exception to the existing prohibition on building naval vessels in foreign shipyards. Under this exception, construction could occur in specific foreign locations if they meet certain treaty and cost requirements. The bill also requires a certification process to ensure certain foreign entities are not involved in the construction.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill allows for naval construction in foreign shipyards if the cost is less than building in a domestic shipyard.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill encourages construction partnerships with NATO members and US mutual defense treaty allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill creates opportunities for foreign shipyards in allied nations to contract for US naval construction.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
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 what it would cost in a domestic shipyard (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (1)(A)(B)). This could lead to more efficient use of funds for naval construction.
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Strengthened Alliances: The exception applies to shipyards located in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries or countries in the Indo-Pacific Region that have a mutual defense treaty with the United States (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (1)(A)(A)). This focuses construction within a specific network of allied nations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Security and Ownership Risks: To prevent potential issues, the Secretary of the Navy must certify that a shipyard is not owned or operated by a Chinese company or a multinational company based in the People's Republic of China before construction starts (Section 2, subsection (b), paragraph (3)). This requirement exists to address potential risks associated with foreign ownership and operation.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John CurtisRepublican · Utah