SHIPS for America Act
Coverage of SHIPS for America Act in the Nexus archive.
- Trump officials join Chester’s Scanlon at Philly shipyard to christen new training vessel and tout U.S. shipbuilding revival
Trump administration officials joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard to christen the T.S. Lone Star State, a new training vessel. The event highlighted efforts to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry, including a contract for the U.S.S. Golden Defender, part of the Pentagon’s anti-missile defense system. Officials credited President Trump’s executive order 'Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance' for driving the renewed activity.
- REP GARAMENDI, SEN KELLY: We must work together to make America a shipbuilding power
The article highlights the decline of America's maritime power and the threat posed by China's dominance in shipbuilding, urging a revival of U.S. shipyards to secure national and economic security. It emphasizes the need for legislation like the SHIPS for America Act and President Trump's Maritime Action Plan to rebuild the industry.