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Chris Deluzio: “Sealift recapitalization of the Ready Reserve Force was not…”

Featuring: Chris Deluzio, Democratic | U.S. House, Pennsylvania, District 17

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Published April 3, 2023 | Video Starts at 02:07

I don't think this is just the Navy's fault. I think Congress is to blame here as well. I heard from Admiral Phillips Maritime Administration yesterday that although authorized in FY23 NDAA sealif Sealift recapitalization of the Ready Reserve Force was not funded [in FY23 NDAA]. Or to put it plainly, there was no funding for the program that invests in domestic shipbuilding infrastructure investment along the lines I'm discussing here. General Milley, I'll start with you, sir. (02:07–02:18)

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Asserts that the FY23 NDAA did not fund sealift recapitalization of the Ready Reserve Force.

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“17 vessels [in the sealift fleet] are more than 50 years old.”
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“The Maritime Administration is resorting to purchasing foreign built ships.”
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“The Navy hasn't allocated money to build new sealift ships.”
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“Something like a 90% reduction in the prime contractors since the 90s.”
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