National Commission on the Future of the Navy study of maritime industrial base

Section 1092(a)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 2807) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Study on maritime industrial base The Commission shall conduct a study on the condition of the United States maritime industrial base, including the capacity of the maritime industrial base to meet national defense requirements and support naval recapitalization. This study shall include— (i) an evaluation of the strength and capacity of United States shipyards, repair facilities, and supporting infrastructure, including the ability of such shipyards, facilities, and infrastructure to meet current and future Navy and sealift demands; (ii) an assessment of the skilled workforce for shipbuilding and maritime operations, including with respect to training and the sustainability of the labor force; (iii) an examination of the effects of domestic tax, regulatory, and permitting policies on maritime industry investment and innovation; (iv) an analysis of the effect of foreign subsidies and competition from State-owned shipbuilding enterprises on the competitiveness of the United States; and (v) recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to— (I) strengthen the United States maritime industrial base; (II) modernize and expand the capacity of shipyards; (III) foster a reliable and skilled maritime labor force; and (IV) ensure sufficient shipbuilding capacity to support great power competition and United States sealift requirements..