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SJM 10

Urging the President, the Executive Director of the Maritime Administration and Congress to purchase the SS United States, designate it as a National Historic Landmark, restore it and name it the flagship of our nation.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dick Anderson and 18 co-sponsors

SJM 10 requests the President, MARAD, and Congress to purchase the SS United States, designate it a National Historic Landmark, restore it, and name it the national flagship.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · SJM 10

Summary — SJM 10

Title: Urging the President, the Executive Director of the Maritime Administration and Congress to purchase the SS United States, designate it as a National Historic Landmark, restore it and name it the flagship of our nation.
Classification: Joint memorial (non‑binding)

Purpose and intent

SJM 10 is a joint memorial that formally urges the President of the United States, the Executive Director of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), and the United States Congress to:
- Purchase the ocean liner SS United States;
- Designate the vessel as a National Historic Landmark;
- Restore the ship; and
- Name it the flagship of the nation.

The memorial expresses legislative support for preserving the SS United States as a historically significant maritime asset and encourages federal action to secure, preserve, and restore the vessel.

Key provisions

  • A formal request (non‑binding) that the President, MARAD’s leadership, and Congress take specified actions regarding the SS United States: acquisition, National Historic Landmark designation, restoration, and naming.
  • No appropriations, regulatory changes, or mandatory directives are included in the memorial; it is a statement of legislative sentiment intended to influence federal decision‑makers.

Who would be affected

  • Federal entities: The President, MARAD, and Congress (as addressees of the memorial).
  • Federal agencies likely involved if action is taken: National Park Service (for National Historic Landmark designation), MARAD and other agencies that would manage acquisition, restoration, or reuse plans.
  • Local communities, ports, and tourism sectors that could host or benefit from the restored ship.
  • Current owner(s) of the SS United States and preservation organizations engaged with the vessel.
  • Taxpayers and federal budget planners if subsequent acquisition or restoration proposals require appropriations.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If acted upon later, purchase and restoration would likely require legislative authorization and appropriations, compliance with historic‑preservation procedures, environmental reviews, and long‑term operational planning (museum/attraction/other uses).
  • Designation as a National Historic Landmark would follow federal nomination and review processes administered by the National Park Service.
  • The memorial itself does not compel federal action but seeks to build support and prompt follow‑up actions by the executive branch and Congress.

Legislative/procedural history (selected)

  • 2025-03-13: Introduced and first reading; referred to President's desk; referred to Rules.
  • 2025-04-16: Public hearing held.
  • 2025-05-19: Work session held.
  • 2025-05-23: Recommendation: Do adopt with amendments (Printed A‑Eng.).
  • 2025-05-27: Second reading.
  • 2025-05-28: Carried over by unanimous consent.
  • 2025-05-29: Final reading; carried by Robinson; Adopted.
  • 2025-06-02: First reading (in other chamber) and referred to Speaker's desk.
  • 2025-06-03: Referred to Rules.
  • 2025-06-28: In committee upon adjournment (current status).

Note: As a joint memorial, SJM 10 expresses the originating legislature’s recommendation and does not by itself enact federal law or require federal expenditure.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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