# Maritime Unions Urge Senate to Retain NDAA Provisions

On October 6, 2026, five maritime labor organizations urged the Senate Armed Services Committee to retain and expand maritime provisions in the House-passed FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, including provisions associated with the SHIPS for America Act. The proposals could support U.S. shipbuilding, vessel repair, domestic materials and components, maritime workforce development, and U.S.-flag fleet activity. The signal identifies no solicitation, contract award, funding amount, or procurement schedule, so the provisions remain a potential policy-driven market development rather than a current contracting opportunity.

- Shipbuilders, vessel repair firms, domestic suppliers, and maritime workforce providers may be affected if the provisions are retained or expanded.
- The House-passed NDAA is subject to Senate consideration; changes to the maritime provisions could influence future federal priorities and demand.
- Contractors can use the Senate’s consideration of the FY2027 NDAA to assess potential alignment with maritime capabilities, but the signal provides no specific bid, funding, or deadline to act on.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)
- House Armed Services Committee (HASC)
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Sources
- [Unions Urge Senate Support of Maritime Provisions in NDAA | Seafarers International Union](https://www.seafarers.org/unions-urge-senate-support-of-maritime-provisions-in-ndaa) - Seafarers International Union