Save Our Ships Act

HR 9983, the Save Our Ships Act, establishes a new $5 million annual grant program under the Department of the Interior to preserve historic military vessels. The program provides competitive grants to museums, memorials, and other public sites displaying decommissioned military ships (like those operated by the Navy, Coast Guard, or Maritime Commission) for physical repairs, environmental hazard mitigation, and education programs about maritime careers. Eligible recipients include state/local governments and nonprofit organizations managing these sites, with funds specifically targeting the upkeep of vessels and workforce development in shipbuilding. This bill directly supports the long-term preservation of these vessels for public education and historical access.