H.R. 2035American Cargo for American Ships Act

What the bill would do

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%.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service. Last updated Jun 6, 2025.

• BillFull text · congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
• Roll callclerk.house.gov vote #157(opens in a new tab)