Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act
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Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 9911, the Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a new category of "qualified opportunity zones" specifically for maritime-related development. It would let the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Departments of Defense, Navy, and Transportation, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Office of Management and Budget, nominate up to 100 census tracts as "maritime prosperity zones" for designation as opportunity zones by the Treasury Secretary. Property and businesses in these zones would generally need to be substantially connected to maritime industries—such as shipbuilding, ports, harbor facilities, and related manufacturing and engineering fields identified by specific industry codes—to qualify for opportunity zone tax benefits. The bill also creates a "qualified maritime prosperity fund" mechanism, modeled on existing rural opportunity fund rules, offering an additional basis increase for investments held in such funds.
The bill primarily affects businesses and investors in shipbuilding, ports, and related maritime industries, who could gain access to opportunity zone tax incentives (such as deferral or reduction of capital gains taxes) if they invest in designated maritime zones. It also affects federal agencies tasked with identifying and certifying these zones, and local communities where maritime prosperity zones are designated.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, the tax amendments would take effect after December 31, 2026, and the Commerce Department would be required to begin the zone nomination process by July 1, 2027.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9911 do?
- H.R. 9911, the Shipbuilding Investment and Workforce Act, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a new category of "qualified opportunity zones" specifically for maritime-related development. It would let the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Departments of Defense, Navy, and Transportation, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Office of Management and Budget, nominate up to 100 census tracts as "maritime prosperity zones" for designation as opportunity zones by the Treasury Secretary. Property and businesses in these zones would generally need to be substantially connected to maritime industries—such as shipbuilding, ports, harbor facilities, and related manufacturing and engineering fields identified by specific industry codes—to qualify for opportunity zone tax benefits. The bill also creates a "qualified maritime prosperity fund" mechanism, modeled on existing rural opportunity fund rules, offering an additional basis increase for investments held in such funds. The bill primarily affects businesses and investors in shipbuilding, ports, and related maritime industries, who could gain access to opportunity zone tax incentives (such as deferral or reduction of capital gains taxes) if they invest in designated maritime zones. It also affects federal agencies tasked with identifying and certifying these zones, and local communities where maritime prosperity zones are designated. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, the tax amendments would take effect after December 31, 2026, and the Commerce Department would be required to begin the zone nomination process by July 1, 2027.
- Has H.R. 9911 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9911. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9911?
- H.R. 9911 was sponsored by Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] (R-PA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9911?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (23 Jul 2026).
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