The next ASSA membership meeting will be in DC July 13-14. There will be a social on Monday, July 13th and a meeting from 8:30am – 12:30PM on Tuesday, July 14th. These dates are subject to change based on the availability of targeted speakers. SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS Please make sure you comment and share any social media posts on ASSA sites to increase our awareness.

Congressman Kelly has invited ASSA to provide a statement for the record for an upcoming joint hearing on “Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base,” with a focus on the SHIPs for America Act, scheduled for April 22nd at 3:30 PM. Witnesses for the hearing include Jason Potter (PTDO ASN RDA); Maritime Administrator Carmel; RDML Mike Campbell, USCG; Shelby Oakley from GAO; and Eric Labs from CBO.

Special thanks to all of the ASSA members who were able to join us for the Annual DC Fly-in. We were able to double the number of meetings this year over last, reaching out to 18 members of Congress and their staff. We were able to break into two teams to cover all of the meetings, which also included dialogue with the staff from HASC and SASC.We also met with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) who was presented with the Annual Thad Cochran Leadership Award. Special thanks

Many of our members will attend and exhibit during Sea Air Space 2026 April 19-22. Please reach out to Roger Camp and Carl Fisher. They will provide you with a membership placard you can place at your booth to increase awareness of ASSA. They would also like to connect with members for some informal social opportunities. They can be reached as follows: Hanwha Defense USA booth is located in the Prince Georges Hall, #1547 Roger Camp, 571-678-7951 Thrustmaster of Texas boot

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 26, 2026 — The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) today presented U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) with its highest honor, the 2026 Honorable Thad Cochran Leadership Award , recognizing her sustained support for a strong U.S. shipbuilding industrial base and naval readiness.The award was presented in Washington, D.C. by Roger Camp of Hanwha Defense USA, who serves as ASSA President and CEO, and Paul Roden of Fairbanks Morse D

To avoid a conflict with the dates for the ACIBC schedule, the ASSA board has set the date of the Annual DC Fly-in to Thursday, March 26th . We will have a reception on Wednesday, March 25 th at Bull Feathers from 5-7pm and then hit the Hill Thursday, March 26th from 9am – 5pm. The Congressional calendar is showing both the House and Senate are in session March 24, 25, 26, 27 with the 27 th being a Friday. Last year, we conducted 10 meetings with key members of Congress, an

Since 2017, the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) has presented the Thad Cochran Leadership Award during the Annual Fly-in to a public servant who demonstrates dedication and commitment to supporting and maintaining a robust domestic shipbuilding supplier industrial base. Past recipients are: 2017, Honorable Rob Wittman (VA-01) 2018, Honorable Tammy Baldwin (WI) 2019, Honorable Joe Courtney (CT-02) 2020, Honorable John Garamendi (CA-03) 2021, Honorable Donald

On February 13, 2026, the White House released the Maritime Action Plan , a long-awaited document called for within the President’s Executive Order 14269 on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance . Overall, this is a very positive document for U.S. shipbuilding. Attached find the summary prepared by ASSA for your review. Below is the response the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) has crafted that we will share with Congress during our March 26 (Thursday) DC F

Dec. 1, 2025 Washington, D.C. — In response to the Navy’s cancellation of all but two ships of the CONSTELLATION-class frigate program, the American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) today underscored the continued strength and strategic importance of the nation’s shipbuilding and supplier community. “The decision regarding the CONSTELLATION program is a significant adjustment, but it does not alter a fundamental truth: America’s maritime industrial base is vital to o

The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) has announced the postponement of its Membership Meeting originally scheduled for November 17–18 in Arlington, Virginia. A new meeting date will be provided once scheduling is finalized. The event, which brings together leaders from across the U.S. shipbuilding supply chain, is a key opportunity for members to receive updates on defense priorities, industry challenges, supplier advocacy, and federal shipbuilding policy.

The American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association (ASSA) submitted a formal statement for the record during today’s U.S. Senate hearing titled “Sea Change: Reviving Commercial Shipbuilding.” The hearing, led by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, focused on restoring America’s commercial shipbuilding capacity and strengthening the nation’s maritime industrial base. In its statement, ASSA express

The Annual Meeting in DC is set for November 17-18. This will be at the new office of the HaPlenwha Defense USA in Arlington. ASSA President & CEO, Roger Camp will be our host. Schedule: Welcome Social : Monday, November 17 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM Barley Mac (Located at 1600 Wilson Blvd, Arlington) Membership Meeting : Tuesday, November 18 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM New Office of Hanwha Defense USA (location to be announced soon) During the meeting, the recipient of the Founder’s Award

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To allow time for the changes brought about by the new administration and to give incoming Freshman members of Congress the opportunity...

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