arrow_back Back to App

Increased Transparency and Fairness in Navy Ship Repair Contracts.

This Act aims to improve fairness and transparency in how the Navy awards contracts for ship maintenance and repair, ensuring better use of taxpayer funds. It mandates a study to verify if price differences used in repair bids accurately reflect true market value. Furthermore, it requires the Navy to report on the financial and human costs, including the impact on military families, when vessels are moved far from home ports for long-term repairs.
Key points
Extends the definition of "short-term work" for certain Navy vessel projects from 10 months to 18 months.
Requires an independent study to assess whether price differentials used by the Navy in repair solicitations are fair and reflect true market value.
Mandates reporting on the costs and impact on military families when ships are moved out of their home port for repairs lasting longer than 10 months.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8054
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Process start date: 2024-04-17
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SSRA of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8054.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the definition of "short-term work" for certain Navy vessel projects from 10 months to 18 months.
  • Requires an independent study to assess whether price differentials used by the Navy in repair solicitations are fair and reflect true market value.
  • Mandates reporting on the costs and impact on military families when ships are moved out of their home port for repairs lasting longer than 10 months.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Security Public Investments