The bill would create a temporary National Commission on the Maritime Industrial Base. The commission would study the condition of the U.S. maritime industry, including shipyards, shipbuilding, repairs, harbors, skilled workers, and the industry’s role in national defense. It would recommend policies to the President and Congress and submit a report within one year after its first meeting.
The bill would create a commission, not make immediate changes to maritime rules or services. Its report could recommend future actions related to shipbuilding, maritime jobs, and national defense. No publicly available information describes direct effects on individuals.
Commission members would serve without pay but could receive travel expenses. The commission could hire paid staff and request federal agency staff and administrative support on a reimbursable basis. No publicly available information gives the total cost.
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