To modify the annual report on the Navy Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5192
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-08: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-19T19:23:43Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This legislation aims to update the requirements for an annual report on the Navy Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, ensuring that it includes details on digital infrastructure to support modernizing naval shipyards.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), which relates to defense policy and is noted under 10 U.S.C. 8013.
- Inserts specific language into the report's requirements: "and the incorporation of digital infrastructure (including hardware, software, and cloud storage) and platforms" before the existing semicolon and "and."
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The original law requires an annual report on the optimization of Navy shipyard infrastructure but does not explicitly address digital elements.
- This bill expands the report's scope to mandate inclusion of how digital infrastructure—such as computer hardware, software applications, cloud-based data storage, and supporting platforms—is integrated into shipyard improvements, making the reporting more comprehensive for technology-driven enhancements.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The U.S. Navy and Department of Defense will need to incorporate digital infrastructure details into their annual reports, potentially leading to better planning and funding for tech upgrades in shipyards, which could improve efficiency and maintenance of naval vessels.
- On citizens: Indirect benefits for taxpayers through more effective use of federal funds on shipyard modernization, though no direct impact on individuals.
- On international relations: Minimal direct effects, but enhanced shipyard capabilities could strengthen U.S. naval readiness, indirectly supporting national security and alliances.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. Navy and shipyard operators, who must prepare and submit the updated reports.
- Department of Defense, responsible for overseeing the Infrastructure Optimization Program.
- Congressional Committee on Armed Services, which reviews the reports for oversight and budgeting.
- Shipyard workers, contractors, and technology providers involved in digital upgrades to naval facilities.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: This is a narrow, technical amendment to existing defense authorization law, ensuring compliance with broader national defense reporting mandates without creating new obligations or altering funding mechanisms.
- Constitutional: No significant implications, as it falls under Congress's enumerated powers to provide for the common defense and regulate the armed forces.
- Political: Reinforces bipartisan interest in modernizing military infrastructure amid growing emphasis on cybersecurity and digital technologies in defense; introduced by Rep. Khanna and referred to the Armed Services Committee, it may influence future defense budgets to prioritize digital integration in shipyards.
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Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-08: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2025-09-08: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-08: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To modify the annual report on the Navy Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program. — issued 2025-09-08 — PDF (2 pages)