Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 21, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2994
SHIPS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 21, 2017)
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.
What just happenedJul 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1](R-VA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors2 D11 R
13cosponsors1committees4actions2related bills3subjects
- Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2017
- Jul 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee - Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House