In support of the Senate’s Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding hearing, the Small Shipyard Grant Coalition reaffirmed its support for expanding the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Founder Dave Matsuda called it “a model of success,” urging Congress to pass the SHIPS for America Act which boosts funding, modernizes U.S. shipyards, and strengthen the nation’s maritime base.

32 Members of Congress and 18 U.S. Senators signaled support for grant funding in FY2024 As Congress begins the FY2024 budget process,...