Smart Ship Repair Act of 2025

This bill changes how the Navy defines “short-term work” on certain ships. It would extend the time limit for short-term work from 12 months to 18 months for projects on combat and escort vessels, and for how those projects are assigned, by updating federal code section 10 U.S.C. 8669a(c)(4).

Key points:

• Who is affected: Navy shipbuilding and repair projects on combat and escort ships, along with the shipyards and workers who handle them.
• What changes: “Short-term work” would mean up to 18 months instead of 12 months.
• Why it matters: More projects could fit under “short-term,” which can help planning and scheduling for repairs and upgrades on Navy ships.