# 119-hr-9454: Next Generation Shipping Act

119-hr-9454, Next Generation Shipping Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9454
- Congress: 119
- Title: Next Generation Shipping Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-25
- Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 8
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-30

## Summary

**Zero-emission vessels** are the central aim. This bill would create the Next Generation Shipping Innovation Program to fund research, development, demonstration, and deployment of zero-emission and clean-fuel vessels and the charging or fueling infrastructure to power them. - Shipowners, manufacturers, and ports would be eligible for grants, low-interest loans, and loan guarantees to build or retrofit vessels, components, and port bunkering, storage, and shore-power systems. - Workers and coastal communities would see stronger labor and community protections through prevailing-wage requirements, encouragement of project labor agreements, funded workforce training partnerships, and required engagement with environmental justice communities. - The program would set clear priorities for projects that cut emissions and underwater noise, reward environmental co-benefits, and require transparency and interagency coordination. It also limits administrative costs to up to 10 percent of Program funding and bars using funds for automated vessel or cargo-handling systems. *If funded as authorized, the bill would authorize $1.0 billion per year for fiscal years 2027–2036, totaling $10.0 billion and increasing federal spending if appropriated.*

## Cosponsors (8)

- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2026-07-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Big federal fund for zero-emission ships: benefit, high. This bill would create a Next Generation Shipping Innovation Program and authorize $1 billion a year from FY2027 through FY2036 (about $10 billion total). The Department of Transportation would be able to give grants, low-interest loans, and loan guarantees to eligible U.S. ports, vessel owners, ma…
- New advisory committee to guide program: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Secretary would create a Next Generation Shipping Advisory Committee within 180 days. The committee would have at least 15 members from government, labor, research, ports, industry, and community groups. It must meet at least twice a year and deliver reports to the Secretary and Con…
- Rules for who and what can get money: benefit, medium. The bill would set who is eligible and what counts as a clean or zero-emission project. Clean alternative fuels would need at least 90% lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than conventional marine fuel. Eligible applicants would be U.S. vessel owners, U.S.-based manufacturers, ports, terminals…
- Labor rules and job protections for projects: mixed, medium. If enacted, workers on program-funded construction, retrofits, or installation would have to be paid local prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor. The Secretary would give funding priority to projects that use project labor agreements, community benefits agreements, and workforce training.…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9454 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9454)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9454 (as of 2026-09-30).