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.

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Summary of Bill HR 10493

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 10493

Bill HR 10493 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2024. Bill HR 10493 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 18, 2024. Bill HR 10493's most recent activity was 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. as of December 18, 2024

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10493

Trent Kelly

Mississippi(Republican)

John Garamendi

California(Democrat)

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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.

Summary of Bill HR 10493

Current Status of Bill HR 10493

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10493

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10493

Primary Policy Focus

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10493

Trent Kelly

John Garamendi

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