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119-hr-2955119th Congress

Smart Ship Repair Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

Introduced

Summary

Extends the definition of 'short-term work' for Navy ship construction from 12 months to 18 months. Under this bill, that longer limit would apply to repair and construction tasks for combatant and escort vessels under 10 U.S.C. 8669a(c)(4), giving the Navy and shipyards more flexibility when assigning vessel projects.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Longer window for Navy ship repairs

If enacted, the bill would extend the short-term work limit for Navy ship projects from 12 months to 18 months. It would apply to repair or construction on combatant and escort vessels. Navy shipyards and private repair yards could treat projects up to 18 months as short-term, which can simplify assignment and bidding. This would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 4/17/2025

  • Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 9/26/2025

Roll Call Votes

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