Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year shipbuilding plan relating to the long-term shipbuilding strategy of the Department of Defense, as required by section 231 of title 10, United States Code.

Bill H.Res. 477, also known as the Directing the Secretary of Defense to Transmit the Fiscal Year 2010 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan Act, is a piece of legislation that requires the Secretary of Defense to provide the House of Representatives with the Department of Defense's long-term shipbuilding strategy. This plan is mandated by section 231 of title 10, United States Code.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of Defense's shipbuilding plans by requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit a comprehensive 30-year shipbuilding plan to Congress. This plan will outline the Department's strategy for building and maintaining ships over the next three decades, including details on the types of ships to be built, the timeline for construction, and the projected costs.

By requiring the Secretary of Defense to submit this plan to Congress, the bill aims to provide lawmakers with the information they need to make informed decisions about defense spending and national security priorities. This will help ensure that the Department of Defense's shipbuilding efforts are aligned with the nation's long-term strategic goals and priorities. Overall, Bill H.Res. 477 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the Department of Defense's shipbuilding plans, ultimately helping to strengthen national security and defense capabilities.