Next Generation Shipping Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jun 24, 2026
What it does
The Next Generation Shipping Act would direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program supporting the research, design, development, demonstration, and deployment of zero-emission vessels and related infrastructure, including charging and fueling systems, while prioritizing projects that advance environmental justice, workforce training, and emissions-reducing technologies. The bill authorizes $1 billion annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to fund eligible entities such as U.S. vessel owners, manufacturers, port authorities, and academic institutions through grants, low-interest loans, and loan guarantees. It prohibits the use of funds for automated vessels or…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.