A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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
The "Save Our Ships Act" establishes the Historic Naval Ship Preservation Grant Program within the Department of the Interior. This program aims to support the physical preservation of historic military ships and submarines to educate the public and inspire future maritime endeavors. The Secretary of the Interior will administer the program in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense. Grants may be awarded to state or local government units or private nonprofit organizations that manage covered sites. These funds can be used for vessel upkeep, environmental hazard mitigation, and workforce development programs. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill preserves historic military vessels that commemorate military history and service.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Grants can be used for mitigating environmental hazards associated with historic military vessels.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill funds workforce development programs related to military maritime careers like shipbuilding.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 in new annual appropriations for the grant program.
- Scored -1
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill does not address housing affordability but allocates funds for maritime preservation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Education and Inspiration: The program aims to ensure vessels are available to the American public to educate them on the past and inspire future military maritime endeavors (Section 2(a)).
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Vessel Upkeep and Safety: Grants can be used for the physical upkeep, repair, and mitigation of environmental hazards or damage to historic military vessels (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Career Development: The program supports the implementation of education and workforce development programs related to military maritime careers, such as shipbuilding and submarine construction (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill preserves historic military vessels that commemorate military history and service. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill supports workforce development programs that can aid young adults entering maritime careers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill funds workforce development programs that may provide career paths for workers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Grants can be used for mitigating environmental hazards associated with historic military vessels.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds workforce development programs related to military maritime careers like shipbuilding. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $5,000,000 in new annual appropriations for the grant program.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill preserves historic military vessels which serve as memorials for military service.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill funds education programs related to military maritime history and careers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill does not address housing affordability but allocates funds for maritime preservation.
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi