The Next Generation Shipping Act, introduced by Rep. Barragán, Rep. Carter, and Sen. Van Hollen, aims to allocate $1 billion annually from 2026-2035 for clean shipping technologies such as zero-emission vessels and retrofitting existing vessels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This bill is crucial for the U.S. maritime industry to transition to cleaner practices, as shipping is a major emitter of greenhouse gases and contributes to health issues like childhood asthma. Ocean Conservancy supports the bill, highlighting the importance of investing in clean shipping for both environmental and health benefits.