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HR 8515118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Maritime Advantage Results In National Economic Resiliency and Security Act

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
May 23, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Maritime Advantage Results In National Economic Resiliency and Security Act (H.R. 8515) is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing the United States' maritime capabilities to support economic resilience and national security. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation but did not advance further and ultimately expired. There is no official summary or full text available to provide detailed provisions or specific measures included in the bill. The policy area is identified as Transportation and Public Works, indicating a focus on maritime transportation infrastructure or related regulatory frameworks.

Bottom Line

H.R. 8515 sought to strengthen maritime infrastructure and security but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is focused on maritime transportation and its role in national economic resilience and security.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
  • The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on May 23, 2024, but did not advance further.
Who Benefits?

['U.S. maritime industry stakeholders including shipping companies and port authorities', 'Federal agencies involved in maritime security and transportation such as the Coast Guard', 'Economic sectors reliant on maritime trade and transportation infrastructure']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements', 'Potential costs and funding mechanisms are unknown due to missing detailed bill text', 'Oversight and enforcement mechanisms cannot be assessed without full legislative language']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to a relevant subcommittee but did not advance, resulting in its expiration. The referral to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation indicates alignment with maritime security and transportation policy priorities. No further legislative action was recorded as of the latest update in June 2025.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 1

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential improvements in maritime infrastructure and security could enhance economic stability and supply chain resilience if implemented.', 'Without passage, existing maritime vulnerabilities or inefficiencies may persist.', "The bill's expiration may delay legislative attention to maritime economic and security issues."]

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of the bill's full text and official summary, transparency is limited, making it difficult to evaluate the specific policy measures, funding, and oversight provisions. This lack of information restricts comprehensive public and expert analysis and oversight.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 60%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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