House Bill 2994
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SHIPS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2994
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 21, 2017
07/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
06/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
06/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:47 PM