HR 7695
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to prescribe the minimum number of operational amphibious battle force ships that must be included in the combat forces of the Navy, and for other purposes.
Introduced: May 10, 2022
Introduced by:
Wittman, Robert J.
Republican
· Virginia
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Became law
May 10, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 10, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill requires that the naval combat forces of the Navy include a minimum of 31 operational amphibious battle force ships, which are commissioned United States Ship warships capable of contributing to combat operations or United States Naval Ships that contribute directly to Navy warfighting or support missions. Such a ship that is temporarily unavailable for worldwide deployment due to routine or scheduled maintenance or repair counts towards the requirement.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1