H. Res. 99 (Introduced in House) — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.

(1)

recognizes the need for the Navy to increase its long-term capabilities and recommends the following force structure by the year 2050—

(A)

12 Ballistic missile submarines;

(B)

100 nuclear powered attack submarines;

(C)

15 aircraft carriers;

(D)

156 Large and small surface combatants;

(E)

8 Polar surface combatants;

(F)

38 Amphibious ships;

(G)

54 Combat Logistics Force ships;

(H)

14 Expeditionary Fast Transports;

(I)

6 Expeditionary Support Base ships; and

(J)

23 Command and support ships;

(2)

recognizes the need for yearly updates from the Secretary of the Navy to Congress on shipbuilding and status of the fleet; and

(3)

recognizes that shipbuilding most continue to be commensurate to the threat, therefore constant innovation and analysis will be required when determining construction schedule and requirements.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.

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