Maggie Goodlander (D-NH)
Shipyard Modernization Sustainment Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican 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 is known as the Shipyard Modernization Sustainment Act of 2026. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States to review the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program run by the Department of the Navy. The reviews must look at costs, timeframes, risks, progress, and the status of each project. These reviews must happen not later than 180 days after the bill's enactment and then annually until January 1, 2031. Additionally, the Comptroller General must provide briefings to congressional defense committees annually until March 1, 2031. Finally, a complete report on the findings must be delivered to those committees by June 1, 2031.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation mandates ongoing GAO reviews, briefings, and a comprehensive final report to congressional defense committees regarding naval shipyard programs.
- Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill requires regular Comptroller General reviews of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program to improve oversight of project costs and progress.
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Enhanced oversight of naval infrastructure programs supports the broader military and defense apparatus affecting service members and veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires the Comptroller General to review the costs, timeframes, risks, and progress of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, which helps hold the government accountable for how tax dollars and public projects are managed.
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Section 2(b) and Section 2(c) require regular briefings and a final report to congressional defense committees regarding the program, ensuring our elected officials stay informed on project statuses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens 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 legislation mandates ongoing GAO reviews, briefings, and a comprehensive final report to congressional defense committees regarding naval shipyard programs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill requires regular Comptroller General reviews of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program to improve oversight of project costs and progress.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Enhanced oversight of naval infrastructure programs supports the broader military and defense apparatus affecting service members and veterans.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides oversight of naval shipyard infrastructure projects that support military readiness and defense personnel.
- 10/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia