To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10577 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It would require the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator to prioritize finalizing the design requirements for new vessels intended for the Ready Reserve Force.
This bill would affect the Department of the Navy and the Maritime Administration by directing their attention to completing these specific design requirements. Additionally, it mandates that within 180 days of becoming law, these departments must brief the congressional defense committees on several related matters, including the status of a specific roll-on, roll-off vessel design, plans for a vessel construction manager program, the funding needed for a 10-ship newbuild program, and how new construction will interact with the ongoing purchase of used vessels to maintain readiness.
As a newly introduced bill, H.R. 10577 has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. For the bill to advance, it would need to be considered and approved by this committee, and then potentially pass through the full House of Representatives and the Senate before it could be sent to the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10577 do?
- H.R. 10577 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives. It would require the Secretary of the Navy and the Maritime Administrator to prioritize finalizing the design requirements for new vessels intended for the Ready Reserve Force. This bill would affect the Department of the Navy and the Maritime Administration by directing their attention to completing these specific design requirements. Additionally, it mandates that within 180 days of becoming law, these departments must brief the congressional defense committees on several related matters, including the status of a specific roll-on, roll-off vessel design, plans for a vessel construction manager program, the funding needed for a 10-ship newbuild program, and how new construction will interact with the ongoing purchase of used vessels to maintain readiness. As a newly introduced bill, H.R. 10577 has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. For the bill to advance, it would need to be considered and approved by this committee, and then potentially pass through the full House of Representatives and the Senate before it could be sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 10577 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Sep 2026, H.R. 10577 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10577?
- H.R. 10577 was sponsored by Rep. Mark Messmer [R-IN8] (Republican-IN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10577?
- Introduced (24 Sep 2026).
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