Federal Policy Updates

Fact Sheet & Executive Order: Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance

Date: April 22, 2025
Category: Federal Policy Updates

President Trump signed an Executive Order that directs the creation of a Maritime Action Plan to revitalize U.S. maritime industries, including the establishment of a Maritime Security Trust Fund to financially incentivize shipbuilding and to boost private investment in U.S. shipbuilding.  A copy of the fact sheet can be found here and the executive order here.

Considering the rate at which federal policy is being discussed and implemented, the Association has consolidated all relevant municipal announcements and information in a single location on the website. The posted information is organized by date and includes a brief description of the issue and access to links for more information.  Municipal officials are encouraged to visit this section of the website frequently, as updates are likely to be posted weekly, and at times, daily.