The Shipbuilders Council of America Weekly Report is exclusively available to SCA members and is published every Friday and reports on the week’s government and industry news. The weekly report is the foremost industry publication that highlights industry news and is only available to SCA members.
Budget Developments and Updates
Budget Developments and Updates Highlights in this segment include developments on Congressional budgets, the President’s budget and general economic forecasts affecting government spending in the shipyard industry. Overviews of these updates affect the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Corps and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).
Legislative & Policy Updates
In our work advocating for the U.S. shipyard industry, SCA tracks legislative and policy issues affecting the U.S. shipyard industry. Legislative updates focus on the introduction and movement of legislation and political goings-on in Congress. Policy updates cover changes in the Administration or Department of Defense actions potentially affecting the industry.
Jones Act News
SCA strongly believes that the Jones Act is critical to the continued strength of the U.S. maritime industry. Jones Act news delivers updates on essential news relating to the strength of cabotage in the U.S.
Studies & Reports
SCA regularly summarizes and distributes relevant studies and reports affecting the U.S. shipyard industry from various think tanks, industry associations and government entities including the Congressional Research Service (CRS) and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Upcoming Industry Events and Opportunities
Various industry partners and associations’ events are featured in this section. Additionally, SCA works closely with the U.S. Commercial Service and updates our members on international shipbuilding program opportunities.
Our Members
Our mission is to unify the industry and serve as the definitive shipyard industrial base advocate in Washington, D.C. and around the country.
Shipbuilders Council of America keeps its members informed on all matters important to their growth, profitability and success involving legislative, regulatory, and policy matters and represents members before Congress, Executive Branch agencies and departments, public policy organizations and industry associations.