To support the national defense and economic security of the United States by supporting vessels, ports, and shipyards of the United States and the U.S. maritime workforce.

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Science, Space, and Technology, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill 118 hr 10493, also known as the "National Defense and Economic Security Support Act," aims to bolster the national defense and economic security of the United States by providing support to vessels, ports, and shipyards within the country, as well as the U.S. maritime workforce.

The bill includes provisions to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. vessels and shipyards in the global market, promote the growth of domestic maritime industries, and ensure the availability of a skilled maritime workforce. It also seeks to strengthen the nation's maritime infrastructure, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of U.S. ports, and enhance the security of maritime transportation.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to support the development of new technologies and innovations in the maritime sector, as well as to promote the use of environmentally sustainable practices in maritime operations. It also aims to increase the participation of women and minorities in the maritime workforce and improve the safety and working conditions of maritime workers. Overall, Bill 118 hr 10493 is designed to strengthen the United States' national defense and economic security by investing in and supporting the vessels, ports, shipyards, and workforce that are critical to the country's maritime industry.