A bill to permit the use of NATO and major non-NATO ally dredge ships in the United States.
Introduced June 11, 2026 · Last action June 11, 2026
Plain English Summary
This bill would allow ships used for dredging work that belong to NATO countries or major allied nations to operate in U.S. waters. Currently, rules appear to restrict or prohibit the use of such foreign dredge ships in the United States.
Who benefits
U.S. companies and ports that need dredging work done may benefit from having access to more dredging ships and potentially lower costs or faster service.
Who pays / loses
U.S. dredging companies could face increased competition from foreign vessels, potentially affecting their business.
Sponsor
RSen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]UT
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
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501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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