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Friday, October 3, 2025

Young and Kelly present SHIPS for America Act to boost shipbuilding industry

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Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot

Senator Todd Young, US Senator for Indiana | Official U.S. Senate headshot

Yesterday, a press conference was held by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), alongside U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) and John Garamendi (D-CA-8), to introduce the SHIPS for America Act. The proposed legislation aims to rejuvenate the shipbuilding industry in the United States and ensure the country remains competitive with China.

Representatives from the shipbuilding sector, including Merchant Mariners and steelworkers, attended the press event. A video of the conference is available for viewing.

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