Senate Resolution No. by Senator Allain urges the United States Navy to promptly implement a transparent and competitive acquisition strategy for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. This resolution aims to protect the maritime workforce at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana, safeguard significant private investments, and foster the growth of a high-tech autonomous manufacturing ecosystem in the state. The resolution highlights the critical role Louisiana plays in the development of the U.S. Navy's Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) and MUSV programs, noting that over $30 million has already been invested, with an additional $80 million expected by 2026.

The resolution expresses concern over delays in the Navy's program, which have shifted contract awards from December 2025 to summer 2026, creating uncertainty for the shipbuilding industry. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining production schedules to support approximately 1,000 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect jobs, contributing significantly to the Louisiana economy. The resolution calls for the Navy to minimize further delays and requirement changes that could jeopardize the workforce and investments in the region, and it requests that copies of the resolution be sent to relevant Navy officials and Louisiana congressional delegation members.