HR-2994 : Still Just a Bill

Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas Act or the SHIPS Act

This bill declares that it shall be the policy of the United States to have available, as soon as practicable, at least 355 battle force ships, comprised of the optimal mix of platforms, with funding subject to the annual authorization and appropriation of funds.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-07-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.House committee actions
2017-06-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2017-06-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress