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American Cargo for American Ships Act

H.R. 2035 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2035119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/11/2025REP. CARBAJALD-CA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.32 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

2 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Carbajal, Salud O. (D-CA) (Introduced 03/11/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.32 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Latest Action06/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Summary (1)

Introduced in House (03/11/2025)

American Cargo for American Ships Act

This bill requires 100% of equipment, materials, and commodities procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and transported on ocean vessels to be transported on U.S.-flagged commercial vessels. (Current cargo preference laws require that a minimum percentage of federally financed ocean cargo be transported on U.S.-flagged commercial vessels. For civilian agencies and agricultural cargo, the minimum is generally 50%.)

Specifically, the bill imposes the requirement on DOT (for cargo it contracts for or procures for itself) and recipients of DOT funding (for cargo DOT has financed with federal funds or advanced funds for the recipient to obtain). As under current cargo preference laws, the requirement applies to the extent those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for U.S.-flagged commercial vessels, in a manner that will ensure fair and reasonable participation of U.S.-flagged commercial vessels by geographic area. 

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 2035 EH: American Cargo for American Ships Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2035

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that all cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation are transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Cargo for American Ships Act.

2.Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States GovernmentSection 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (a) by striking When the United States Government and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), when the United States Government; (2)by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and (3)by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c)ExceptionWhen the Department of Transportation procures, contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits, for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100 percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, as provided under subsection (b), to the extent those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those cargoes by geographic areas.. Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 2035 IH: American Cargo for American Ships Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2035IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2025Mr. Carbajal (for himself and Mr. Ezell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that all cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation are transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Cargo for American Ships Act.

2.Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States GovernmentSection 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subsection (a) by striking When the United States Government and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), when the United States Government; (2)by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and (3)by inserting after subsection (b) the following: (c)ExceptionWhen the Department of Transportation procures, contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits, for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100 percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, as provided under subsection (b), to the extent those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those cargoes by geographic areas..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 2035 : American Cargo for American Ships Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2035IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 10, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that all cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation are transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Cargo for American Ships Act.2.Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States GovernmentSection 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (a) by striking When the United States Government and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), when the United States Government; (2)by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and(3)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:(c)ExceptionWhen the Department of Transportation procures, contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits, for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100 percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, as provided under subsection (b), to the extent those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those cargoes by geographic areas..Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 2035 RH: American Cargo for American Ships Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 116119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2035[Report No. 119–147]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2025Mr. Carbajal (for himself and Mr. Ezell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureJune 6, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that all cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation are transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the American Cargo for American Ships Act.2.Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States GovernmentSection 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subsection (a) by striking When the United States Government and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), when the United States Government; (2)by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and(3)by inserting after subsection (b) the following:(c)ExceptionWhen the Department of Transportation procures, contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits, for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100 percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, as provided under subsection (b), to the extent those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those cargoes by geographic areas..June 6, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (19)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/11/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/11/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/11/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/12/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
04/02/2025House committee actionsSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
04/02/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
04/02/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/06/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-147.
06/06/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-147.
06/06/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 116.
06/09/2025House floor actionsMr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
06/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2546-2547)
06/09/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2035.
06/09/2025House floor actionsAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
06/09/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2557-2558)
06/09/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 14 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H2546-2547)
06/09/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 14 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H2546-2547)
06/09/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/10/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that all cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation are transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, and for other purposes.
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textAmerican Cargo for American Ships Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseAmerican Cargo for American Ships Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseAmerican Cargo for American Ships Act
Display TitleAmerican Cargo for American Ships Act
Short Title(s) as IntroducedAmerican Cargo for American Ships Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 46, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that all cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the Department of Transportation are transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (1)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee06/10/2025 Referred To
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee06/06/2025 Reported By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee04/02/2025 Markup By
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee04/02/2025 Discharged from
House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee03/11/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (2)

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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