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This bill matters because many historic military ships and submarines, which serve as floating museums and educational tools, are incredibly expensive to maintain and are often at risk of severe deterioration. If these vessels are not preserved, they could be lost forever, taking with them valuable pieces of American history and the stories of the service members who served on them.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a dedicated funding stream to help keep these ships in good condition, ensuring future generations can learn from them and be inspired by the nation's military maritime past. Without this law, these important historical artifacts would continue to rely on often insufficient private donations or limited state and local funds, making their long-term survival less certain and potentially leading to the closure or scrapping of some vessels.
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This bill matters because many historic military ships and submarines, which serve as floating museums and educational tools, are incredibly expensive to maintain and are often at risk of severe deterioration. If these vessels are not preserved, they could be lost forever, taking with them valuable pieces of American history and the stories of the service members who served on them.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a dedicated funding stream to help keep these ships in good condition, ensuring future generations can learn from them and be inspired by the nation's military maritime past. Without this law, these important historical artifacts would continue to rely on often insufficient private donations or limited state and local funds, making their long-term survival less certain and potentially leading to the closure or scrapping of some vessels.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000 | Historic Naval Ship Preservation Grant Program | discretionary | fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter |