Mark Messmer (R-IN)
To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill focuses on getting our elected and appointed officials to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels. Under this legislation, the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator must make these design requirements a priority. It also requires these officials to give a briefing to congressional defense committees within 180 days of the law being enacted. This briefing must cover several key areas regarding ship design, construction plans, funding, and the management of current and new vessel programs. By demanding this report, the bill aims to keep our leaders accountable for how they handle the modernization of these critical ships.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates a detailed briefing to congressional defense committees regarding vessel design status, procurement strategies, and funding profiles, increasing oversight and accountability.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill prioritizes the finalization of design requirements and construction plans for a 10-ship newbuild program for the Ready Reserve Force, which supports shipbuilding and maritime industry employment.
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Strengthening the naval logistics and Ready Reserve Force fleet benefits overall national defense and veteran-related defense priorities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(a) requires the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator to prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels. This is a positive step because it pushes officials to move forward with updating our fleet without unnecessary delays.
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Section 1(b) mandates that officials provide a detailed briefing to congressional defense committees within 180 days. This benefits the public by forcing our leaders to explain their plans, procurement strategies, shipyard selection criteria, and funding profiles, which keeps them accountable to us.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a detailed briefing to congressional defense committees regarding vessel design status, procurement strategies, and funding profiles, increasing oversight and accountability.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill prioritizes the finalization of design requirements and construction plans for a 10-ship newbuild program for the Ready Reserve Force, which supports shipbuilding and maritime industry employment.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Strengthening the naval logistics and Ready Reserve Force fleet benefits overall national defense and veteran-related defense priorities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Enhancing the readiness and modernization of Ready Reserve Force vessels indirectly supports national defense capabilities and military personnel readiness.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut