S-1287 : Still Just a Bill

Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act

This bill requires that grants awarded through the Maritime Administration's small shipyard grant program must be used for projects that are carried out using materials produced or manufactured in the United States, with specified exceptions.


Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-02IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-05-02IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Buy American requirements
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Transportation programs funding

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