# Lawmakers Push Shipbuilding Provisions into NDAA

A bipartisan group of 119 lawmakers is urging congressional leaders to retain and expand SHIPS for America Act provisions in the final FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House-passed H.R. 8800 includes related provisions in Title XXXVI, but their final scope remains unsettled. The proposals concern U.S. Merchant Marine capabilities, including shipbuilding, shipyard modernization, maritime workforce training, and U.S.-flagged shipping. No solicitation, contract value, or procurement timetable has been announced, making this a legislative signal rather than an active acquisition.

- Shipbuilding, shipyard modernization, workforce training, and U.S.-flagged shipping firms may find future policy or funding opportunities if provisions are retained or expanded in the final NDAA.
- Companies can assess how their capabilities align with these areas and distinguish potential future opportunities from funded procurements; the signals identify no current solicitation or vendor selection.
- Because the final bill’s scope is unresolved, contractors should follow the NDAA negotiations for changes affecting these maritime sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Transportation
**Topics:** Policy, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress (Congress)
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- U.S. Senate (Senate)

### Sources
- [More Than 100 Lawmakers Push to Include SHIPS for America Act in Defense Bill](https://gcaptain.com/more-than-100-lawmakers-push-to-include-ships-for-america-act-in-defense-bill) - gCaptain