S-1414 : 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
2017-06-22IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2017-06-22IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress