To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Department of the Navy from contracting for long-term scheduled ship maintenance work to be performed outside the United States unless a certification is made to Congress.
American Shipyard Worker Protection Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Navy from contracting with a shipyard outside the United States for long-term scheduled maintenance work on a naval vessel unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to the appropriate congressional committees in advance that there is a compelling economic reason for doing so.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Executive Comment Requested from Navy.
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