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Coast Guard Vessel Construction: Expanded Foreign Shipyard Options.

New rules allow U.S. Coast Guard vessels to be built in foreign shipyards under specific conditions, potentially impacting costs and delivery times. The President can authorize such exceptions if it's in the national security interest, and the foreign shipyard meets criteria regarding cost, timeline, and alliance membership. Citizens might experience indirect effects through potential budget savings or faster strengthening of the Coast Guard fleet.
Key points
The President can authorize Coast Guard vessel construction in foreign shipyards if it's in the national security interest.
Foreign shipyards must be NATO members or have an active U.S. defense treaty in the Indo-Pacific region.
Foreign construction must be cheaper and significantly faster (over 18 months) than domestic options.
Completed vessels can be acquired from foreign shipyards meeting alliance and warranty criteria.
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Print number: 119_S_1577
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-05-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, to modify the restriction on construction of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1577.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President can authorize Coast Guard vessel construction in foreign shipyards if it's in the national security interest.
  • Foreign shipyards must be NATO members or have an active U.S. defense treaty in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Foreign construction must be cheaper and significantly faster (over 18 months) than domestic options.
  • Completed vessels can be acquired from foreign shipyards meeting alliance and warranty criteria.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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